Martin Luther King's Influence Of The Civil Rights Movement
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The Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s and 1960’s was a mass mobilization and unification of people from varying backgrounds fighting for equal rights and equal opportunity for Black Americans. Black male leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. preached about equality and challenged people to consider social injustices within society. The leadership qualities and influence of Dr. King are undeniable. His rhetoric united Black America and identified their entitlement to the principles embodied in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Dr. King’s inspiring speech for Black’s to “one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character”, motivated White and Black …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the civil rights movement was a mass mobilization and unification of people from varying backgrounds fighting for equal rights and equal opportunity for black americans. the leadership qualities and influence of dr. king are undeniable.
- Explains that the civil rights movement was about racial equality for black women and addressing and challenging gender disparities. both white and black american women experienced sexism and discrimination in the 1950’s.
- Argues that black women were treated as second-class citizens in the movement just as african americans were in society at large. the overgeneralized mentality that "men led, but women organized" relinquishes women of leadership qualities.
- Analyzes how the civil rights movement encouraged black men to establish their "manhood" in the face of adversity. gender consciousness led males to seek their own power within american society.
- Explains that black women shared a common goal for freedom from oppression, but also to be treated equally. the history of white's suppressing blacks motivated and mobilized the masses.
- Explains that the denial of visible leadership roles by their black male counterparts did not constrain black women from forming their own definition of leadership.
- Explains that black women were fundamental leaders in mobilizing the masses to participate in the civil right movement.
- Explains that due to males dominating visible leadership roles and the existence of patriarchy, black women had to strategically maneuver themselves through the expectations of the civil rights movement.
- Explains that black women were fundamental to the civil rights movement's success. their activism as "bridge leaders" allowed women to strategically operate within their gender and race expectations.
- Explains that black women faced triple constraints within society which prevented them from being recognized within the civil rights movement.
Influential Black male ministers like Martin Luther King Jr., were regarded as pillars within the Black community. A Black women activist noted that “a lot comes from the traditions of the church and the male minister as the leader, the person whom you’re supposed to obey.” The traditional gender roles and values therefore prevented Black women from becoming ministers, deacons, or heads of the Southern Baptist church. Consequently, the accomplishments of “visible titled leaders” are credited for their activism and overall success of the Civil Rights Movement. Leadership cannot just be narrowly based on visibility, authority, and/or charisma. It is by these definitions that the contributions of Black women in the Civil Rights Movement have been ignored and overshadowed. Specifically, the overgeneralized mentality that “Men led, but women organized” relinquishes women of any leadership qualities and …show more content…
Bernice McNair Barnett conducted several interviews with Black women activists. Through her collection of oral histories, Black women acknowledged expressing concerns of followers, defining and setting goals, and providing an ideology for a justification for action as their primary leadership duties. They also fundraised, recruited members, assisted in community welfare. This illustrates the leadership role of Black women was not one dimensional. Rather it was through their obligation to the movement that motivated other people to engage and participate in the Civil Rights movement. Fundamentally, these leadership roles established community relationships to the movement. Black women were accessible for their community, and thus established support
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes the significance of martin luther king and the 1963 march on washington, noting many influential figures in support of racial equality opposed the march.
- Analyzes the significance of the 1963 march, which was a turning point in the fight for racial equality.
- Compares king's influence in achieving civil rights with that of booker t washington. king was invited to speak at numerous esteemed events and his relationships with u.s presidents emphasised the need for change.
- Analyzes how the civil rights movement had grown significantly since the thirteenth amendment in 1865. the federal government was enforcing desegregation after the second world war.
- Analyzes how king's link to the boycott shows how he had emerged as a national figure. economic power was used to demonstrate injustice.
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- Opines that the 1963 march on washington played a crucial role in african americans achieving racial equality.
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- Explains that martin and malcolm were considered great leaders by people. they each had a different way of expressing their opinions.
- Opines that they would feel pride in the impact they had on black history and history in general. martin luther king jr. got his voice on constant replay in people’s heads; malcolm x was feared
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- Explains that septima clark joined the southern christian conference on leadership in 1961 as its chief of training and educating. she managed an association which was male-overwhelmed and troubled with paternalism.
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- Explains that martin luther king jr. was an american baptist minister, activist, humanitarian, and leader of the civil rights movements in the 1960s.
- Explains that michael is martin luther king name. he was born on january 15, 1929 in atlanta, georgia. at the age of 12 martin tried to commit suicide.
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- Argues that martin luther king jr., rosa park, bus boycotts and sit-ins were the main influences on the start of the civil rights movement.
- Explains that martin luther king jr. was influenced by his father and followed in his footsteps to continue to have freedom for the colored race.
- Analyzes how king brought awareness of civil rights activities, taught non-violent acts, and provided the african american race with a strong leader who didn't back down for equality.
- Explains king's influence on teenagers and young adults. he led them to stand up for themselves and not give up when things got tough.
- Opines that martin luther king jr. is a strong leader and activist because of the bus boycott for rosa parks, organized sit-ins and much more!
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- Opines that martin luther king jr. has put an everlasting effect on our rights. he resolved something with peace.
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- Analyzes how martin luther king's speech on the injustices of african-americans offered an opportunity to end the delay that the civil war promised. king planted his place as first among equals in civil rights leadership
- Analyzes how senator humphrey and senator david lewis said the speech was good for america and had a lot of emotion, but it may not have changed america.
- Analyzes how king touched on many issues that influenced the civil rights movement. king's famous "i have a dream" passage was actually improvised.
- Analyzes how king's speech reinforces his message of having america united as one, without prejudice. the audience feels they are somehow a part of this "we" and should have those rights too.
- Analyzes how martin luther king's 'i have a dream' speech contributed to the civil rights movement and helped change blacks rights.
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- Cites dyson, michael, and king, corretta. "my life with martin luther king jr." holt rinehart and winston.
- Describes kauffeld, fred, and lefrd, michael's texts on significant episodes in american public rhetoric. rappaport, dorreen, martins big words.
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