Nonviolence and pacifism peaceful resistance is a real life example representing the pen being mightier than the sword. The peaceful protests in history have shaped our society to overcome many obstacles throughout history. From Gandhi and his opposition to the British in India to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helping achieve social equality as well as desegregation in America.
An example of peaceful protests challenging societal prejudice through non-violence is Dr. Martin King Jr. and his group of activists. They brought actual change in our government without any violence in the through organized marches as well as boycotts to demonstrate peaceful protesting throughout the discriminated south. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was one of the most famous demonstrations leading to an Alabama district court ruling that the racial segregation was unlawful. A comparison of Dr. Martin King Luther Jr. and his followers could be made to the pen in the quote from above and the sword being the group calling themselves the Black Panthers. The Black Panthers activist group used violence in their quest for social equality, this was met with equal response from …show more content…
His peaceful protests and nonviolent demonstrations led to India’s and Pakistan’s Independence in 1947 from the British empire. He led 78 followers 241 miles to the beach where the British had their salt production to start his peaceful protests. His nonviolent demonstrations included protests, hunger strikes, and pacifism. This activism is loosely what Dr. Martin King Luther Jr. based his own movement off of. Gandhi proved that the only way to bring about true change, was through non violence and even saved lives in the process. His example set a new standard for social activism that has been followed since his demonstrations. Gandhi was ultimately assassinated for his political assistance in making India independent of British
An example of peaceful protests challenging societal prejudice through non-violence is Dr. Martin King Jr. and his group of activists. They brought actual change in our government without any violence in the through organized marches as well as boycotts to demonstrate peaceful protesting throughout the discriminated south. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was one of the most famous demonstrations leading to an Alabama district court ruling that the racial segregation was unlawful. A comparison of Dr. Martin King Luther Jr. and his followers could be made to the pen in the quote from above and the sword being the group calling themselves the Black Panthers. The Black Panthers activist group used violence in their quest for social equality, this was met with equal response from …show more content…
His peaceful protests and nonviolent demonstrations led to India’s and Pakistan’s Independence in 1947 from the British empire. He led 78 followers 241 miles to the beach where the British had their salt production to start his peaceful protests. His nonviolent demonstrations included protests, hunger strikes, and pacifism. This activism is loosely what Dr. Martin King Luther Jr. based his own movement off of. Gandhi proved that the only way to bring about true change, was through non violence and even saved lives in the process. His example set a new standard for social activism that has been followed since his demonstrations. Gandhi was ultimately assassinated for his political assistance in making India independent of British