How Did Gandhi Contribute To Change In Society

Society has been influenced by strong and powerful individuals throughout history. These individuals and their actions have led to change in society, for better or worse. Although large scale groups help contribute to change, these groups often follow in the path of the individuals who initiated the change. There are many examples of people throughout history who have initiated changes in their societies. For instance, a very influential person in women’s rights was Susan B. Anthony. During her life in the 1800s, women lacked the same rights that men had, including the right to vote. Along with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony started the National Woman Suffrage Association, an organization that would eventually lead to the U.S. government passing the 19th amendment in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other influential women like them argued for other rights for women including the right to own property. They also campaigned against slavery. …show more content…
He started out as a young lawyer, eager to make a difference in India. But after struggling to find a job, he finally obtained a one-year contract in South Africa. Upon arriving, Gandhi noticed the racial discrimination and inequality the black people of South Africa faced. In an attempt to end discrimination, Gandhi formed the Natal Indian Congress in 1894. After devoting his life to prayer, Gandhi became involved in fighting for India’s independence from Britain. During the Amritsar Massacre in 1919, many non-violent protesters were killed by members of the British military. This sparked outrage in India and inspired Gandhi to become a leader in the many non-violent protests that eventually led to India’s independence from Britain in