The Unlikely Heroes of Social Change: How Activists Are Redefining Protest in the Age of Confrontation The recent antics at a New York City council meeting have drawn attention to a growing trend: activists using unconventional methods, including performance and satire, to push for social change.
This trend is not new, but its increasing visibility has sparked both admiration and criticism.
A Brief History of Unconventional Protest Unconventional tactics have long been used by activists to draw attention to their causes.