AP #4: Arrested for a cause

How do activists shape public perception and decision-making by getting “arrested?”

Many people use protests, marches or public events to generate awareness for a cause. Civil disobedience (the act of intentionally breaking laws to protest injustice) has been an effective tool used by many social and political movements worldwide. And sometimes these kinds of protests have led to changes that benefit society. To dig deeper into our look at civil disobedience and professional activists, keep reading.