Understanding Protest Democracy in Africa

The video discusses the frustrations with traditional democratic processes and introduces the concept of 'protest democracy', where African activists redefine democracy by centering protests. It highlights the role of African social movements in challenging regimes and transforming democracy. The video outlines three waves of African protests, emphasizing the current wave's focus on transforming democracy into true people's rule. It explores the drivers of protests, such as demographics and inequality, and concludes with lessons from African protests, emphasizing the need to redefine democracy beyond elections.

What is the main idea behind 'protest democracy' as introduced in the video?

• A democracy that excludes ordinary people.

• A form of democracy focused solely on elections.

• A system where protests are central to democratic engagement.

• A type of government led by military leaders.

Which African country is mentioned as having a successful protest movement led by a rapper?

• Ghana

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Senegal

What is a common misconception about African protests according to the video?

• They are led by political parties.

• They are only about economic issues.

• They are ineffective.

• They are always violent.

What was the focus of the first wave of African protests in the 1940s and 1950s?

• Economic reforms

• Decolonization

• Technological advancement

• Environmental issues

Which movement is NOT mentioned as part of the third wave of African protests?

• Occupy Wall Street

• Tajamuka

• Y'en a Marre

• Le Balai Citoyen

What demographic characteristic is driving the current wave of protests in Africa?

• Aging population

• Young and fast-growing population

• Declining birth rates

• Stable population growth

What economic trend is contributing to the rise of protests in Africa?

• Skyrocketing inequality

• Increasing formal job opportunities

• Decreasing inequality

• Stable economic growth

How do protests differ from elections in terms of democratic participation?

• Protests are organized by political parties.

• Protests allow for immediate action and are not confined by electoral cycles.

• Protests occur only during election cycles.

• Protests are limited to specific age groups.

What role do protests play in the political imagination according to the video?

• They limit political possibilities.

• They reinforce existing political structures.

• They allow for new political imaginations to emerge.

• They are irrelevant to political change.

What challenge do protests face from governments?

• Protests are funded by governments.

• Governments violently suppress or discredit protests.

• Protests are ignored by governments.

• Governments often support protests.