Society and Culture On May 25, 2020, George Perry Floyd Jr., an African-American man was killed by police while handcuffed and lying face down on a city street during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After his death, protests against police violence toward Black people quickly spread across the United States and internationally. Why do society’s protests happen? The majority, if not all, of your paper should be your own thoughts. However, if you do decide to use an outside source make sure it is properly cited. Your paper should be outlined as follows: (Do not number your paragraphs in your paper or include the questions.) 1.What role does protest play in a democracy? There were many protest photos circulating on social media and through mainstream media. What were your thoughts and feelings when viewing? What did you notice? What did you wonder? Which photos stand out to you most and why? Taken together, what do these images say about the United States at that moment? Bringing About Change: Do you think protests can effect change? What role have young people played in these movements? Do you believe the current protests will make a difference? Why or why not? 3.Consider the Role of the Police: Countless videos showed police officers using batons, tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets on protesters, bystanders and journalists, often without warning or seemingly unprovoked. A few others have shown officers marching and kneeling alongside protesters. What was your reaction to the police’s use of violence? What role do you think the police themselves should have played in the protests against police brutality? What responsibility do they have to citizens in this moment? 4.Do you believe nonviolent protest is always the best way to achieve change? Is violence ever justified? 5.Think About Protests and Covid-19: Epidemiologists said the protests would almost certainly lead to more cases of the virus, yet public health experts emphasized that police violence against black people in America also represents a public health crisis — and many protesters said this cause was worth risking their health to defend. What are your thoughts? Do you agree with epidemiologists, protesters, both or neither? Why or why not? Length: A minimum of 1.5 pages (500 words minimum). Submissions that do not meet the word length requirement will not be graded. Quotations and Works Cited page do not contribute to the word count. Format: MLA (Sample of Paper provided) Grading: All visual art reports will be evaluated at a possible 100 points. Grading will be based on how well you follow the directions below. You will not be graded on whether you liked what you experienced. You will be graded on how well you have followed the instructions, how thorough and thoughtful your paper is, and on how well it is written. Required Content: Although this is not a research project, it is helpful to find some information about the artwork and artist that you discussing. If you use outside information, put it in your paper’s introduction (not more than one third of a page). Quotations, paraphrases, and specific details derived from an outside source MUST be properly documented in MLA style. This includes information obtained on site, such as in brochures, identification plaques, theater programs, etc.