Ang San Su Chi

Task 1
Discuss the reasons why Aung San Suu Kyi’s struggle for democracy in Myanmar (Burma) has been unsuccessful so far. Identify what you consider to be the most important reason.
Question 1 – Essay Plan
N.B.   Aung San Suu Kyi is referred to as A.S.S.K in this plan and as Suu Kyi in the essay. Burma/Myanmar will be referred to as Myanmar.
Introduction
  I. Discuss title briefly. Summarise A.S.S.K’s involvement.
  II. Outline four main reasons for lack of democracy; the rule of the junta, ethnic diversity, A.S.S.K and NLD’s refusal to compromise on their demands, and the failure of all three to reach agreement on how democracy can be achieved.
  III. Highlight main reason for lack of democracy as lack of agreement between all parties.

Main Body of Essay
Main reasons why still no democracy in Myanmar.

  I. Junta. How they came to power, and have held onto it; lack of human rights, isolationism, who their allies are.   Discuss the new constitution and forthcoming elections in November 2010.

  II. A.S.S.K.   Discuss reasons for her stance and involvement in democracy movement; how she has tried to achieve democracy. Discuss lack of communication and failure to compromise between her, junta and pro-democracy movement.

  III. Ethnic Diversity.   Summarise diversity in Myanmar, how it came about and discuss its contribution to failure of full democracy.
Conclusion
Refer again to essay question. Re-iterate most important reason why democracy has still not been achieved. Draw all points together.

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Question 2.
Discuss the reasons why Aung San Suu Kyi’s struggle for democracy in Myanmar (Burma) has been unsuccessful so far. Identify what you consider to be the most important reason.

On her return to Myanmar in 1988 Suu Kyi became leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and has remained the focal point for the demands for democracy in the country. Although she has shown unwavering determination in her efforts she has...