Activism

A city street scene at night with a tram in the background and pro-democracy protest graffiti, inspired by the Hong Kong protests, written in Chinese and English on barriers in the foreground.

Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Protests | Arkansas PBS

The resource features a video documenting the recent violent clashes between protesters and police in Hong Kong, highlighting the pro-democracy demonstrations sparked by a controversial extradition law and calls for democratic rights and investigations into police brutality. The resource also includes discussion questions for further engagement with the political and social complexities of Hong Kong’s relationship with China.

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An industrial factory is silhouetted against a sepia sky with the title Warriors of Qiugang, an acclaimed environmental documentary featured by Yale Environment 360, with Chinese characters below it.

The Warriors of Qiugang | Yale Environment 360

“The Warriors of Qiugang” is a video by Yale Environment 360 that documents the fight of villagers in the Chinese village of Qiugang against pollution from a local chemical plant. This resource provides an example of grassroots activism and environmental justice, ideal for teaching students about the impact of industrial pollution and community action.

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A group of people march outdoors in China, holding a rainbow flag overhead and a red banner, with some waving small rainbow flags—a vibrant scene reflecting LGBT activism in China.

Unfinished Revolution: An Overview of Three Decades of LGBT Activism in China

Within the context of queer activism, perhaps one of the most inspiring movements is that of the Chinese LGBTQ community. In pre-modern times, China had a long history of societally accepted homosexuality, a stark contrast to pre-modern Europe that largely viewed any homosexuality as an abomination. However, in the present period, the Chinese Party-State has suppressed and censored the LGBTQ community, prompting activists to fight back. This article discusses the ups and downs queer activism in China has experienced in the last few decades, the role of nongovernmental organizations as opportunities for change, and the political sensitivity surrounding human rights activism.   

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