Black lives matter revolution coopt
Our history books often cover these Revolutions: the French (1798), the Chinese (1911) and the Russian (1917). It’s rare if history pays some attention to the Mexican Revolution (1910). This Revolution is one of the longest (lasting ten years) and a very important one for Mexico, for it was to determine how the country would unfold in the 20th century. Furthermore, the Mexican Revolution is one of ‘great social commotion.’
We can say that the Mexican Revolution is defined by two things. One, a rebellion by the working class and the peasants. Not satisfied with Porfirio Diaz, the president of the time, these two social classes decided to overthrow his long-time presidency, creating an armed insurgency. Two, it was a way to keep an established order and systemic power (not by the working class or peasants, though).
This is your task. Choose one article and 1) Point out either a word, a sentence or a phrase that clears or defines the concept of Revolution for you; 2) Briefly explain what’s the argument of the article (is it about race, health, war, etc.); 3) Share your overall opinion of the article.
Choosen article:https://www.teenvogue.com/story/black-lives-matter-revolution-coopt
The article you chose is about the Black Lives Matter movement and the risk of it being co-opted by the government or other powerful institutions. The author, Brittney Cooper, argues that the Black Lives Matter movement must be careful not to lose its radical edge as it gains mainstream support.
The word or phrase that defines the concept of revolution in this article is "radical change." The author writes that the Black Lives Matter movement is "about radical change," and that it must be willing to challenge the status quo.
The argument of the article is that the Black Lives Matter movement must be careful not to become too mainstream, as this could lead to it losing its radical edge. The author argues that the movement must continue to challenge the status quo and demand real change.
My overall opinion of the article is that it is well-written and thought-provoking. The author does a good job of articulating the risks of the Black Lives Matter movement becoming too mainstream. However, I think that the article could have done a better job of offering solutions to these risks.
Here are some other words or phrases that define the concept of revolution in the article:
- "systemic change"
- "fundamental transformation"
- "upheaval"
- "resistance"
- "activism"
- I agree with the author that the Black Lives Matter movement must be careful not to lose its radical edge. The movement has made a lot of progress in recent years, but it still has a long way to go. It is important for the movement to continue to challenge the status quo and demand real change.
- I think the author could have done a better job of offering solutions to the risks of the Black Lives Matter movement becoming too mainstream. However, I think the article does a good job of raising awareness of these risks.
- I think the article is an important read for anyone who cares about the Black Lives Matter movement. It is a well-written and thought-provoking article that raises some important questions.