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Why do people protest in the streets and online? What does polarisation do to trust in society? This page brings together stories about emotion, activism and politics. Together, they show how protest connects to our democracy.
Why does protesting trigger so many emotions?

Why do people take to the streets? Which emotions play a role during a protest? And why do some people keep demonstrating while others drop out?

In this video, we speak with PhD researcher Anna Sach about why people join social movements, how emotions such as anger, hope and connection play a role, and what impact protests have on participants, during and after the event.

 

Why does protesting trigger so many emotions? | Anna Sach | University of Amsterdam
Anna Sach explains why demonstrating triggers so many emotions (English subtitles available)