Alexsandra Hall
Professor Marchesano
FY 1000 17
December 12th, 2016
Social Justice Social Justice has always been an issue in society, especially now more than ever. The term social justice means to promote a sustainable society which challenges injustices. However, everyone has a different interpretation of the term. People like Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X, all fought for social justice; each having a different approach. Martin Luther King Jr. similar to Gandhi, took the nonviolent approach where they believed silence spoke volumes and fighting back would go against their social justice goal. Whereas Malcolm X took a more responsive approach and believed fighting back would be the only way to gain social justice. …show more content…
has been greatly known as a prominent African American male figure in history. His fight for Civil Rights and social justice was a difficult battle from start to finish. From starting as being the leader of the Montgomery boycott to the being leaders of different organizations which lead to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Though his achievements were incredible, he did experience bumps on the road. King was arrested during the mass arrests in Albany, Georgia; there he wrote his well known letter: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”. His letter discussed what occurred prior to him being in jail as well as his views on social justice. King’s peaceful protest he held lead to many blacks being fire hosed and attacked by K-9 unit dogs which all aired on national television. King, similar to Gandhi, believed in being nonviolent as a way to be heard. He believed that if African Americans didn’t fight back then it would relieve the real colors of the whites; to show how animalistic they are. His beliefs lead to many blacks dying and being tortured, however, his nonviolent protest/beliefs lead to a great change in …show more content…
Malcolm X’s approach to gaining social justice was more responsive versus Gandhi and King. Though his views were different he agrees to the fact that we are all family and this is a problem in which we need to solve together. All believing that coming together as one, as a family, and setting aside our differences is what’ll create change and so it did. They all encountered battles throughout their mission to create a more just, free world, however, in the end they did win the battle.
Social Justice is is not just about creating equality amongst all people, but equity. It goes deeper than giving people the same opportunities, it’s about giving everyone what they need in order to succeed. It’s about appreciating diversity and overcoming the challenges of racism, sexism, misogyny, and classism. It’s about addressing an issue whether or not it affects you. Social Justice can relate to ethics, personal responsibility, education, community engagement, a commintment to diversity, and the common good
Professor Marchesano
FY 1000 17
December 12th, 2016
Social Justice Social Justice has always been an issue in society, especially now more than ever. The term social justice means to promote a sustainable society which challenges injustices. However, everyone has a different interpretation of the term. People like Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X, all fought for social justice; each having a different approach. Martin Luther King Jr. similar to Gandhi, took the nonviolent approach where they believed silence spoke volumes and fighting back would go against their social justice goal. Whereas Malcolm X took a more responsive approach and believed fighting back would be the only way to gain social justice. …show more content…
has been greatly known as a prominent African American male figure in history. His fight for Civil Rights and social justice was a difficult battle from start to finish. From starting as being the leader of the Montgomery boycott to the being leaders of different organizations which lead to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Though his achievements were incredible, he did experience bumps on the road. King was arrested during the mass arrests in Albany, Georgia; there he wrote his well known letter: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”. His letter discussed what occurred prior to him being in jail as well as his views on social justice. King’s peaceful protest he held lead to many blacks being fire hosed and attacked by K-9 unit dogs which all aired on national television. King, similar to Gandhi, believed in being nonviolent as a way to be heard. He believed that if African Americans didn’t fight back then it would relieve the real colors of the whites; to show how animalistic they are. His beliefs lead to many blacks dying and being tortured, however, his nonviolent protest/beliefs lead to a great change in …show more content…
Malcolm X’s approach to gaining social justice was more responsive versus Gandhi and King. Though his views were different he agrees to the fact that we are all family and this is a problem in which we need to solve together. All believing that coming together as one, as a family, and setting aside our differences is what’ll create change and so it did. They all encountered battles throughout their mission to create a more just, free world, however, in the end they did win the battle.
Social Justice is is not just about creating equality amongst all people, but equity. It goes deeper than giving people the same opportunities, it’s about giving everyone what they need in order to succeed. It’s about appreciating diversity and overcoming the challenges of racism, sexism, misogyny, and classism. It’s about addressing an issue whether or not it affects you. Social Justice can relate to ethics, personal responsibility, education, community engagement, a commintment to diversity, and the common good