Final Reflection

Although I did think the material for this class was a bit confusing at the beginning of the semester, I have found by the end that I do have a better understanding of non-violent social movements in the MENA region. You never really stop and think about the mechanics and planning behind the revolutions in Tunisia, Iran, Serbia, and Egypt. The media does a good job of portraying these types of movements as sudden, yet successful ones, when careful planning is actually used and carried out for months. I found it extremely interesting to see how similar ways in which to stage a non-violent social movement can be found throughout the world, and how much more successful it can be than using violence. Overall, this class was very interesting, and I enjoyed it greatly.