Violence or Nonviolence? At one point the black population advocated non-violence, just as Martin Luther King did. However, the act of violence gained to be a more favourable approach as it became inevitable. On several accounts Malcolm X would openly say that nonviolence wasn’t possible....
Violence is a complicated issue that’s been around forever. It shows up in all sorts of ways, like physical, emotional, and psychological harm, and it has big effects on people, communities, and society overall. In this essay, let’s dive into what violence is, why it...
Introduction The phenomenon of “white flight” has been a topic of interest and concern for urban planners, sociologists, and policymakers for decades. White flight refers to the migration of white residents from urban areas to the suburbs, often in response to the influx of minority...
Nonviolence is a concept that has been utilized in various movements and protests throughout history as a means of promoting social change and justice. The philosophy of nonviolence is rooted in the belief that peaceful resistance and civil disobedience can be powerful tools for challenging...
John Lewis was a pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and his character has been the subject of much analysis and admiration. His role in the movement, his leadership qualities, and his unwavering commitment to justice and equality make him a compelling figure...
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, is renowned for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance as a powerful tool for social and political transformation. This essay delves into Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence, its key principles, its impact on the Indian independence movement, and its...
There are enough open doors in life for everyone to have a successful and happy future. However, there are also many things in life that can abruptly close those doors right in your face, such as war. War can never be justified because not only...
Today it has been 123 years since Gandhi was born. His assassination was a great shock. But, surprisingly, his demise banded those in India who had lost belief in non-violent co-existence. As a matter of fact, Gandhi’s death taught everyone about the worth of communal...
Since time in memorial, social injustices have been prevalent which forced our forefathers into activism. Fast forward to the modern day, social injustices are still persistent and continue to compromise our societies. Social conflicts can take many forms. At the same time it is interesting...
After Martin Luther King’s assassination, there were many people who wanted to fight back violently due to this misfortune. Cesar Chavez tries to persuade the people to help them to see that the only way to get meaningful and impactful change is through nonviolent actions....
There has been a great deal of controversy over which protest strategies are the most successful in creating change. While many think that violent protests are the most successful as they garner more attention in the media due to their violent nature, nonviolent and peaceful...
Ten years following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., people still protested and empathized on behalf of his death, but labor union organizer and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez argues as to why nonviolent resistance, trumps violent resistance. Chavez is able to portray...
Philosophers have debated the issue of the morality of war for centuries, and have concluded that there is, in fact, such a thing as a just war; and a just way of waging war. Jeff McMahan has written about the origins of the just war...
