The Christian Science Monitor: Why College Activism is Soaring
The Christian Science Monitor has published an article entitled, “Why College Activism is Soaring,” suggesting the reasons behind current protests by large numbers of college students. The article also highlights why college students are taking new measures for activism, with insights from Walter E. Fluker, Martin Luther King Jr. professor of ethical leadership at the School of Theology. Focusing on movements such as Occupy and Black Lives Matter, the article points to the potential for change on college campuses:
“…more students are being energized by the idea that they can take direct action to influence their own campuses and the broader society. The higher numbers of likely protesters reflect frustration with society and college administrators, more opportunities for activism, and more positive attention given to [other protests].”
Professor Fluker adds that students are innovating in how they shape protests and that they are referencing previous movements as well as fostering new tactics that reflect their own challenges. Interest in the Occupy movement “is one of the significant variables that may very well be driving some of the student activism” in reference to presidential campaigns, says Professor Fluker. The article identifies various aspects of college student activism and illustrates its influence on campuses and across the country. Read more at The Christian Science Monitor.