Work with a partner or group and discuss the following questions:
- How do social movements start? What do you need in order to start a movement?
- What is needed for a social movement to succeed?
Watch this short video on the birth of a movement. After you watch the video, have a discussion in pairs or groups:
- What is his main point about the leader?
- What is the significance of the first follower?
Ted Talk - How to Start a Movement
Derek Sivers explains how to start a movement.
Ted Talk - How to Start a Movement
Derek Sivers explains how to start a movement.
After watching the video, discuss the following questions:
- How do we measure the success of a social movement?
- At what point can we decide whether a movement has succeeded or failed? Use specific examples to support your opinion.