Disobedience has appeared at all times throughout the existence of mankind. It is a trait that all humans, no matter how submissive, own and utilize in their lifetime. Wilde’s claim that disobedience is a valuable human trait is valid because it has helped formed society today.
Civil disobedience has been used many times in history and has resulted in social progress. Protests are a beneficial way for differential opinions to be expressed. For example, the 1913 Suffrage Parade composed of 5,000 women voicing their right to equal political participation and as a result, small gains toward women’s suffrage were made. An additional example would be Rosa Parks’ small protest on the Montgomery bus as she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger,
Civil disobedience has been used many times in history and has resulted in social progress. Protests are a beneficial way for differential opinions to be expressed. For example, the 1913 Suffrage Parade composed of 5,000 women voicing their right to equal political participation and as a result, small gains toward women’s suffrage were made. An additional example would be Rosa Parks’ small protest on the Montgomery bus as she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger,