THE CAUSES OF PUBLIC PROTESTS

Public protests have always existed, and the reasons are universally known. They are usually a way of drawing attention to a perceived wrong and demanding change. Never have they been so widespread as in the autumn of 2019, which is when this task was prepared. Below, you will find the main causes of public protests and examples from the afore mentioned period. You will need to research each case in order to be able to do justice to the writing task. It is hoped that while doing so, you will develop a keen interest in world events and continue to follow what is happening globally. Should you attempt this task in the years to come, you will need to scour the press to discover appropriate examples. It is suggested you give yourself free rein and allow this writing task to be as long as it needs to be.

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Here are the main causes of public protests and the names of the countries where they occurred in October 2019:

·         Political: London , Barcelona

·         Erosion of human rights: Hong Kong

·         Fraudulent elections: Bolivia

·         Economic inequality, cost of living: Chile

·         Corruption: Iraq

When writing cause and effect essays, it is customary to suggest solutions in the conclusion so here are some suggestions:

·         Social and economic reforms (Diversifying the economy and the like)

·         Young and innovative leaders