Reminiscence on #EndSARS protests of 2020 in Nigeria

Author(s): Florence Orabueze, Victor O. Ukaogo, Ifeyinwa David-Ojukwu, Godstime Irene Eze, and Chiamaka I. Orabueze

In: Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, Vol 13, No 1, 2021, pp. 1-15

This study of the #EndSARS protests that shook Nigeria in October and November 2020 considers how far they can be related to more violent acts of insurgency such as Boko Haram. The study adopts a historical framework and draws on qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore how endemic governmental corruption and 'the re-enslavement and recolonization' of citizens' by political leaders has led to youth rebellion. The authors conclude that protest and violent forms of revolt will not cease until the deep-seated causes are tackled.

See also: Oloyede, F. and A.A. Elega, (2019) 'Exploring Hashtag Activism in Nigeria. A Case of #EndSARS Campaign'. Conference Proceedings: 5th in Communication and Media Studies (CRPC 2018) Famagusta. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, pp. 1-7.

We Should All Be Feminists

Author(s): Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Anchor Books, New York, 2015, pp. 64

In this essay Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers a unique definition of feminism, by rooting it in inclusion and awareness. This book is an adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi’s TEDx talk.

#EndSARProtest. Re-thinking Nigerian Youth and Government Policies

AfriHeritage Policy Working Paper

Author(s): Chinyere Okunna

African Heritage Institute2021, pp. 15

Young people, who comprise nearly 34 per cent of Nigeria's, population of over 200 million, are of central importance to its future. This paper examines the 2019 Nigerian National Youth Policy, and argues that #EndSARS was not only a protest against police violence, but 'a desperate reaction' to the long term failure of governments to 'make Nigeria a livable society in general, and to achieve genuine youth development in particular'.

The 2014 Thai Coup and Some Roots of Authoritarianism

Author(s): Chris Baker

In: Journal of Contemporary Asia, Vol 46, No 3, 2016, pp. 388-404

Baker argues that the purpose of the 2014 military coup was not only to end the influence of the radical Thaksin forces, but also to entrench authoritarianism.  He stresses the role of 'the professional and official elite' in promoting the coup and examines authoritarian tendencies in Thai politics and in Bangkok's middle class.

Women and Gendered Violence in Canada: An Intersectional Approach

Author(s): Chris Bruckert, and Tuullia Law

University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 2018, pp. 416

This book draws on a range of theoretical traditions emerging from feminism, criminology, and sociology, to challenge the narrow idea that domestic violence and sexual assault are phenomena of interpersonal violence perpetrated by men. The authors highlight the diversity of women’s experience, discuss the role social structures play, and include discussions of workplace and state violence. The first section develops the conceptual and contextual framework, and the following three sections focus on types of victimization: interpersonal, in the workplace, and by the state. Accounts of individual experiences are used throughout to personalize the issues discussed.

The Fire Last Time: 1968 and After

Author(s): Chris Harman

Bookmarks, London, 1998, pp. 410

Originally published: 1988

Chapter 13 ‘Portugal: The Revolution that Wilted’ recounts from a revolutionary socialist perspective the extraordinary ferment of 1974-75, a period of ‘dual power’ between radical workers going on strike and occupying their workplaces and the provisional government, with increasing polarization between left and right.

From Protest to Resistance

(Peace News pamphlet)

Author(s): Ross Bradshaw, Dennis Gould, and Chris Jones

Mushroom, Nottingham, 1981, pp. 64

Story of the rise of direct action against nuclear weapons in the British context. Includes diary of main protest in the 1957-1966 period, and interviews with those involved.

I Ain’t Marching Anymore: Dissenters, Deserters, and Objectors to America’s Wars

Author(s): Chris Lombardi

The New Press, New York and London, 2020, pp. 298

A history of resistance to US wars and military policy from the War of Independence to the 21st century, including wars against Native Americans. It also covers mutinies and protests over mistreatment of soldiers, including Jim Crow laws after the Civil War, and abuse of women and gays. The emphasis is on telling stories and assumes knwoledge of US history. 

A Dirty Secret: Big Oil and Gas Face a Reckoning

Author(s): Chris McGreal

In: Guardian Weekly, 2021, pp. 30-32

Article discussing the rising number of law suits being brought in the US by cities and states against fossil fuel companies for environmental damage and for hiding information about the dangers of their operations. It also comments on how courts and activists are influencing the board membership of oil companies. But McGreal notes that although there is mounting pressure on the companies, the court process is very slow.

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