How protest is redefining democracy around the world

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February 11, 2018 NEW ON TED.COM How protest is redefining democracy around the world 10:15 minutes · TEDGlobal 2017 The democratic process is messy, complicated and often inefficient -- but across Africa, activists are redefining democracy by putting protest at its center. In an illuminating talk, political scientist Zachariah Mampilly gives us a primer on the current wave of protests reshaping countries like Tunisia, Malawi and Zimbabwe -- and explains how this form of political dissension expands our political imaginations beyond what we're told is possible. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How to be your own advocate If you don't fight for yourself, who will? Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:52:47 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Why we need to call out casual racism We can’t have an honest reckoning about race until we start to recognize all the ways in which privilege and prejudice creep into our lives, says author and digital strategist Luvvie Ajayi. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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