Topic 160: Social Movements and Activism

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is a social movement?

2. What does activism mean?

3. Can you think of any famous social movements?

4. Why do people start social movements?

5. How can people help or support a social movement?

6. What are some common causes people fight for in social movements?

7. How do people express their opinions in social movements?

8. Do you think social movements are important? Why or why not?

9. How do social movements help bring change to society?

10. What can people do if they want to raise awareness about a cause?

11. How do social movements use social media to spread their message?

12. How do protests help activists?

13. What do you think about peaceful protests versus violent protests?

14. How do social movements affect government policies?

15. What role do leaders play in social movements?

16. How do you feel when you see people fighting for a cause they believe in?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are some examples of successful social movements from history?

18. How do social movements influence public opinion and awareness?

19. Why do some people support social movements while others oppose them?

20. What is the role of education in promoting social activism?

21. How does social media help spread ideas for social movements?

22. Why do you think some social movements succeed while others fail?

23. How do protests contribute to political and social change?

24. What are some challenges activists face when trying to bring about change?

25. How can people use their voices to advocate for issues they care about?

26. How can social movements address issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change?

27. What role does government response play in the effectiveness of social movements?

28. How does activism impact the way people view their rights and freedoms?

29. What are some non-violent methods activists can use to make their voices heard?

30. Why is it important for people to be informed about the issues social movements address?

31. How do social movements contribute to the development of new laws and policies?

32. What is the importance of solidarity in social movements?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do social movements challenge the status quo and bring about social, political, or economic change?

34. What are the ethical considerations in activism, especially when engaging in civil disobedience?

35. How do different cultures and societies view activism and social movements?

36. How does the media shape the public perception of social movements?

37. What are the psychological effects of participating in social movements and activism?

38. How can social movements use art, music, and literature as tools for activism?

39. What is the role of youth in driving social movements and activism?

40. How do social movements address the intersectionality of race, gender, and class in their activism?

41. How can social movements overcome government repression and opposition?

42. What role do international organizations and movements play in global activism?

43. How do social movements create a sense of community and belonging among their supporters?

44. What are the challenges in maintaining momentum and unity within a social movement over time?

45. How do the goals and strategies of social movements differ across various regions or countries?

46. What impact do social movements have on the way society views justice, equality, and human rights?

47. How do social movements intersect with environmental issues and sustainable activism?

48. What strategies can be used to ensure that social movements lead to lasting, systemic change?