Topic 211: Racial Justice Social Protest Movement

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do people organize protests for equal treatment?

2. What problems do these movements try to change?

3. Why do people march together in public places?

4. How can peaceful protests bring attention to issues?

5. What role do signs and slogans play in protests?

6. Why do people share protest messages online?

7. How can protests lead to new laws or rules?

8. Why do some people support these movements?

9. Why do others disagree with protests?

10. How can protests affect daily life in cities?

11. What role do young people play in protests?

12. Why is fairness important in society?

13. How can listening help reduce conflict?

14. Why do protests happen after serious events?

15. Can protests change public thinking? How?

16. How do you feel when you see people protesting for justice?

B1–B2 Level

17. What goals do racial justice movements usually have?

18. How do protests raise awareness about discrimination?

19. Why do social movements need strong organization?

20. How can media coverage influence public opinion?

21. What risks do protesters sometimes face?

22. How can protests stay peaceful and effective?

23. Why do movements use both online and street actions?

24. How can protests pressure leaders to respond?

25. What role do allies play in these movements?

26. Can protests create long-term social change? How?

27. Why do some protests lead to strong opposition?

28. How do cultural differences affect protest styles?

29. What happens when protest demands are ignored?

30. How can education support racial equality goals?

31. Should protests follow strict rules? Why or why not?

32. How do you feel about protests that disrupt normal life?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do racial justice movements challenge existing power structures?

34. What historical factors shape modern protest movements?

35. How can protest movements avoid losing public support?

36. What ethical limits should guide protest actions?

37. How do leadership and strategy affect movement success?

38. Can protest movements unintentionally increase polarization? How?

39. How should governments respond to mass protests?

40. What role does nonviolent action play in legitimacy?

41. How do global events influence local justice movements?

42. Can legal reform fully address systemic inequality? Why?

43. How does protest fatigue affect long-term activism?

44. What responsibilities do organizers have toward participants?

45. How can movements turn public support into policy change?

46. Should protests aim for reform or transformation? Why?

47. How do economic factors shape protest participation?

48. How do you feel these movements reshape ideas of justice?