Student protests throughout history

Student protests have a long history dating back centuries. In one notable medieval incident at Oxford in 1355, known as the St Scholastica's Day Massacre, students violently protested having their ale watered down. This violence stemmed from a deep concern about economic weights, jurisdictional privileges, and defending their own interests. Contrasting modern student protests driven by social justice, medieval student activism often focused on protecting their privileges and autonomy.