Essays on Social Movements

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A Reflection on Henry Thoreau’s Views on Civil Disobedience

3 pages / 1372 words

“Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves”. Henry Thoreau wrote this statement in his essay “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience” that corresponds to his book “Walden”. The disobedience he refers to in this quote is civil disobedience that he...

Civil Disobedience

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Oscar Wilde's Views on Disobedience as a Valuable Human Trait

2 pages / 770 words

Disobedience can influence a person and show them a new way of thinking or a new solution. Throughout centuries, people have participated in disobedience in order to achieve a goal. Disobedience is a form of feeling, and is a feeling humans get when they feel...

Civil Disobedience Oscar Wilde

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Disobedience and Its Influence on Society

2 pages / 937 words

Who knows where our society would be without individual defiance? In the past, there have been a number of advocates of disobedience, that support the future of societal progression. These advocates were the only ones willing to take a stand against the injustices when no...

Civil Disobedience

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#metoo Movement: Understanding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault

3 pages / 1346 words

In hopes of creating a change by expanding the conversation and decreasing the tolerance of sexual harassment, the #MeToo Movement seeks to “address both the dearth in resources for survivors of sexual violence and to build a community of advocates” (Burke, 2006). The roots of...

Assault Me Too Movement Sexual Abuse

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The Role of Digital Media in The Occupy Wall Street Movement

2 pages / 1011 words

Following in the footsteps of the Arab Spring revolution in Egypt, the Occupy Wall Street protest was an anti capitalist and consumerist movement started in 2011 to challenge dominant economic ideology and policies. Like the Arab Spring uprising it marked the start of a new...

Occupy Wall Street

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A Research on Occupy Wall Street Movement in The United States

3 pages / 1250 words

The Occupy Movement was a nonviolent public protest, which saw thousands camped out in Zuccotti Park in New York in September 2011, directed at Wall Street and the perceived corruption of powerful corporates and their supporters in politics. It has been described as a “campaign...

Occupy Wall Street

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Research of The Risk of Gentrification in Chinatown

5 pages / 2164 words

Introduction Toronto’s multicultural tapestry has long been celebrated, boasting a myriad of unique enclaves that serve as conduits for cultural exchange and diversity. However, as the city experiences burgeoning development and an emphasis on augmenting its economic prowess, the specter of gentrification looms ominously over...

Chinatown Gentrification Urbanization

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Causes and Effects of The Montgomery Bus Boycott

3 pages / 1586 words

A U.S. Supreme Court case in 1896, Plessy v. Ferguson is considered a landmark decision that upheld the legitimacy of racial segregation laws in public facilities in the U.S. emphasizing support on a legal constitutional doctrine known as “seperate but equal.” This decision not only...

Montgomery Bus Boycott

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The Montgomery Bus Boycott – The Start of The Fight for Freedom

2 pages / 882 words

Nowadays, we are living in a world full of racism that leave us without hope in the future, but, if we look at the past, we can see all the changes that have been made and all the injustice that people like Rosa Parks or...

Montgomery Bus Boycott

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The Role of Black Churches and Community During The Montgomery Bus Boycott

3 pages / 1382 words

Montgomery, Alabama was the old capital of the Confederacy within the Deep South during the pre-Civil Wartime, and for numerous decades following the Union’s victory of the war, resulting in the abolishment of slavery, Montgomery was still considered to be the heart of the old...

Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Me Too: The Movement that Sparked The Debate About Sexual Abuse

6 pages / 2847 words

Introduction The MeToo movement, a formidable social initiative, strives to combat sexual violence and sexual assault inflicted upon individuals. Its success lies in challenging the objectification of people. This movement is dedicated to assisting survivors of sexual assault, violence, and harassment, particularly those who face...

Activism Me Too Movement

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The Black Panther Party as The Leaders of Black Power Movement

10 pages / 4700 words

Perhaps one of the most acclaimed and controversial radical group of all time, the Black Panther Party were “Young, brash and eloquent”, making them so feared in the late 1960’s. Though many people praised the movement, many Americans criticized them for their aggressiveness and violent...

African American African American History Black Power Movement

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The Presence of Black Theology in Black Power Movement

2 pages / 953 words

Salvation as liberation is a key theme in Liberation and Black Theology. I will point out later that the reading of Scripture can lead to the theme of freedom for poor and marginalized, which is the bringing of salvation into the present and the future....

African American African American History Black Power Movement

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Black Arts Era as The Origin of The Black Power Movement

3 pages / 1504 words

The astonishing period of the Black Arts Movement built up the idea of a persuasive and masterful obscurity that made questionable however noteworthy associations, for example, the Black Panther Party. The Black Arts Movement required ‘an unequivocal association among craftsmanship and legislative issues’ (Smith). This...

African American African American History Black Power Movement

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Emmett till and His Influence on The Civil Rights Movement

4 pages / 1610 words

Introduction Emmett Till’s profound impact on the Civil Rights Movement and the history of African American freedom cannot be overstated. His tragic story reverberates through time as a symbol of both the brutality of racial violence and the unyielding quest for civil rights and equality....

African American Civil Rights Movement Emmett Till

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Analysis of Bob Dilan’s Song The Death of Emmett till

3 pages / 1391 words

Introduction Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy in 8th grade at the McCosh school, was visiting his cousins in Money, Mississippi during August 1955. He was originally from Chicago, and he lived with his mother. On August 24, he went into a grocery store...

Bob Dylan Emmett Till

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The Impact of The Easter Rising on The Formation of Ireland as a Modern Democratic Nation

2 pages / 1089 words

The Easter Rising was a foundational event in Ireland’s history. It inspired the change in social and political system that had a direct correlation to the moderation of the nation. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to...

Ireland Protest

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Income Inequality in China: Causes and Prevalence

1 page / 598 words

China has experienced vast economic reforms which have extended since 1978 and have been accompanied by an indisputable income inequality. The economic growth bolstered by widespread industrialization has significantly reduced China’s poverty level. However, income inequality has taken a fast-paced upward trend beyond levels experienced...

Income Inequality Urbanization

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Examining Diverse Views on Slavery in America

3 pages / 1455 words

Introduction Slavery was the primary provoking factor that made the Civil War break out in the U.S. This was because there was a clear distinction between Northern Abolitionists and people in the South who heavily relied on slavery, as it was crucial for their agriculture-based...

American Civil War Civil Disobedience Slave Trade