Since its birth, the United States has seen many changes in society. These changes, primarily movements, have almost always are led by citizens, seeking change and reform. With this though, there is nearly always an opposing side, sometimes majority depending on geographical location, but primarily minor in the areas where the movement is most prominent. The three movements I have decided to discuss include; “Civil Rights Movement”, “Feminist Movement”, and “The Great Society”. These three acts of change have all happened within the last century and have had a major impact in America’s society, but now and then. The Civil Rights Movement is probably the most well-known and prominent movement that America has ever had. The main goal of the
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Women did gain equal rights as far as economic and social standards, but it did take time. One of the greatest moral successes for women was overcoming the opposition of many men, both within the home and at work. Since their role was “Head of the Household,” overcoming this gave women even more moral support to show that they were truly equal to men. One of the biggest failures I see form the Feminist Movement was the weariness of including lesbians. Lesbians would have increased the numbers by a larger margin, and given more …show more content…
We see daily the influence these movements have had on America. For instance, we have an African American President. Fifty years ago, the thought of this would have made the majority of Americans laugh. Recently in the presidential election, a woman ran and nearly won. Medicare provides the elderly, such as my father, the ability to afford medication that allows him to still be with me today. These movements all have symbolic presence today in the American Society. Of these though, I would have to say that the Civil Rights movement is by far the most successful. Through many hardships and decades upon decades of fighting, the progress made in the advancement of African Americans through the unjust American society is truly a great
Women did gain equal rights as far as economic and social standards, but it did take time. One of the greatest moral successes for women was overcoming the opposition of many men, both within the home and at work. Since their role was “Head of the Household,” overcoming this gave women even more moral support to show that they were truly equal to men. One of the biggest failures I see form the Feminist Movement was the weariness of including lesbians. Lesbians would have increased the numbers by a larger margin, and given more …show more content…
We see daily the influence these movements have had on America. For instance, we have an African American President. Fifty years ago, the thought of this would have made the majority of Americans laugh. Recently in the presidential election, a woman ran and nearly won. Medicare provides the elderly, such as my father, the ability to afford medication that allows him to still be with me today. These movements all have symbolic presence today in the American Society. Of these though, I would have to say that the Civil Rights movement is by far the most successful. Through many hardships and decades upon decades of fighting, the progress made in the advancement of African Americans through the unjust American society is truly a great