In times of turmoil, student activism has historically sought to spur change, safeguard free speech and protect human rights. But whether these campus demonstrations actually make a difference often depends on the political climate and how protesters organize, behave and adapt, experts say.
Over the last 60 years, it has been estimated that millions of students have participated in campus protests at their colleges and universities. In the Bay Area and around the nation, such protesters were instrumental in creating ethnic studies programs, cementing free speech policies, curbing tuition hikes and protecting civil rights.
Historically, student protests have been a driving force for societal and political transformations. The anti-Vietnam War protests in the 1960s, the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and the recent global school strikes for climate change are all examples of how student activism can be a catalyst for change,'' global media commentator Matt Little said in an email.
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