"All around the world, it seems, gen Z are in revolt. In the past few months, young protesters have taken to the streets in countries from Nepal to Peru, Madagascar to the Philippines, Morocco to Indonesia. As Dr Nayana Prakash explains, these countries might seem like they have little in common, but protesters around the world are learning from one another all the same."
"In the past few months, young protesters have taken to the streets in countries from Nepal to Peru, Madagascar to the Philippines, Morocco to Indonesia. As Dr Nayana Prakash explains, these countries might seem like they have little in common, but protesters around the world are learning from one another all the same. And with a pirate flag meme from Japanese anime, they have a common symbol, too."
Gen Z protesters have mobilized across countries including Nepal, Peru, Madagascar, the Philippines, Morocco and Indonesia. Young demonstrators are exchanging tactics and learning from one another across borders. A pirate-flag meme from Japanese anime has emerged as a shared emblem that fosters visual solidarity among movements. Protesters in Morocco, Madagascar and Nepal describe what it is like to take action and the obstacles they face. Social media and meme culture accelerate the spread of symbols and messaging. Observers and participants are considering the next directions and sustainability of these youth-led movements.
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