The American Civil Rights movement was a very treacherous and horrific time in American history. African Americans were long censored in this country and they finally took a stand to make American citizens follow what the constitution says, “All men are created equal”. For activists, such as Malcom X and Martin Luther King, Jr., this journey to bring their people justice would certainly not be an easy one. Although they both wanted the same thing, both of these activists had very different thoughts and ways to make it happen. In order to reach this desired goal that they have been awaiting, strategies were much needed.
Larry Gould In times of danger, the media is very useful when it comes to informing people about the dangers of this world. The people should not listen to the mainstream media if they are informing us about a different political movements or organization. For example black lives matter is a movement that is against racism. Black lives matter does not just fight for racism, they fight for power and equality. The people who shouts out black lives matter is a group of people who want more recognition strength and protection of their people.
A pressure group is a group that tries to influence public policy in the interest of a particular cause. There are many pressure groups around the world, from well-known organisations such as Amnesty International, to lesser-known pressure groups such as the Zip Fastener Manufacturers’ Administration. However, no matter the size, they all have something in common; that they want their voices to be heard. Pressure groups undermine democracy because, although they improve participation, they are said to do this in an unequal way. Critics say that pressure groups benefit the well organised but they disadvantage the weakly organised, subsequently working against the public interest.
The ‘peaceful’ methods used by the moderate leaders were not effective in making the British Government accept their demands. As a result a number of politically conscious people became frustrated and disillusioned. At the end of the 19th century, a strong feeling arose among the people that more radical political action was needed to force the British to accept popular demands. Indian National Congress The Indian national Congress was established to provide a platform where leaders from different parts of the country could come and discuss issues concerning India. The body would act as the loudspeaker of the demands of the people of the country.
By this Winthrop means that the populace of America, as well as the rest of the world, will be watching them. There would be many negative opinions as their controversial moves are very different from those of societies in the past and not what is expected of people under their current social rules and guidelines. He tells them that if their society succeeds they will show the entire world that they can attain religious freedom and escape the tyranny of the English crown. This part of the speech is arguably the most famous and served to be very true. The success of their colony leads not only other puritans to leave England but also people of other religions and backgrounds who were also fed up with the crown.
Throughout history, many social protests have caused an uprising and agitation in an otherwise overlooked flaw or exaggerated prejudice against a certain situation. The main influences include that of Dr. Martin Luther King’s non-violent protests, and their efforts for an equal America, the anti-war movements of the 1960s or even the recent social protests against Prop 8 and gay rights. All three have in common a genuine effort to change a situation that the appointed leaders of our country fail to deem as an extremely poor direction for our country. Without the efforts of such leaders as Martin Luther King or the Anti-war movement including Benjamin Spock, the SANE committee and SPU organization, change would have not come as soon as it would
Milk, Gus Van Sant 1a) The film Milk portrays an important political history in America against the homosexuals in the 1970’s, seeing this film and the struggles that homosexuals had to fight for their human rights and political equality makes myself, who’s not sensitive about the issue, change my political sensibilities. 2a) -1 The ignorance about homosexuality has become more exposed as they described that being gay could get them fired, beaten up, or even killed. -2 To plan on having to root out every homosexual, simply describes a person who is insecure and cannot accept homosexuality. -3 A debate regarding the Proposition 6 between Supervisor Harvey Milk and Senator John Briggs indicates that Proposition 6 is more on hating the gays, rather than the concern for the children they are “trying” to protect. 3a) -1 When the homosexuals along with the heterosexuals were rioting for their social and political view.
Freedom of speech can be used for them to defend themselves. It was thanks to freedom of speech that Martin Luther King was able to achieve his dream. It was thanks to freedom of speech that women eventually were granted the same rights as men. It is thanks to freedom of speech that many people who might feel offended by their race, gender or sexual preference are can reciprocate. They can defend themselves, stand up for what they belive and strike back.
Freedom of Speech *? * by Daniel Torres Freedom of speech is somewhat of a double edged sword. Why do people promote freedom of speech when they have something to say, yet when they find something supposedly “offensive”, they completely change their mind, and go against it? How is it that people want freedom to say whatever their heart pleases, but they’re always on the lookout to hear something they can feel offended by. I find it disturbing, to not say disgusting, this newly found need of self-entitlement people have now.
Abusing the privilege of having high authority is one power dynamic people use. Most leaders use this power dynamic, because they believe the law is in their hands and they are above it. This is catastrophically wrong, because society needs to have trust in authority, but if they cannot have that trust, then the system will have no use for anything. The essays “Talking Back, by Bell Hooks; Resistance to Civil Government, by Henry David Thoreau; and Aint I a Woman, by Sojourner Truth” all address the troubles such power dynamics like the abuse of authority -had an impact on their lives. The tyranny civilians felt was surreal.