Laugh for a cause
- POSTED ON: 19 Oct, 2019
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- POSTED BY: Madhumitha Srinivasan
- ARTICLE POINTS: 100 Points
The Fridays for Future global climate strikes proved that nothing draws attention to an issue like a group of people — hundreds, thousands, and millions — taking to the streets demanding action.
Protests have the power to change governments, policies, legislation, opinions and change the world. In recent times, burning issues like climate change, economic slowdown, funding cuts, women’s issues, and political actions have fuelled people’s anger. Protests involve people voicing their thoughts through chants, placards, marches, costumes, enactments and drama. Humour is an equally powerful tool that breaks the tension and drives home the point. Experts believe the use of humour in protests helps lower stress and reduce fear. And as a strategy, it attracts more media coverage, leading to more support.