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Non-violent protests Notes
Non-Violent Protests
Civil rights leaders and activists march peacefully in Selma, Alabama, symbolizing the power of non-violent protest to unite communities and challenge segregation.
Phases of the Civil Rights Movement
The civil rights movement unfolded in two main phases. The first was legal and non-violent, relying on court cases, peaceful protest, and organized campaigns to secure rights.
The second phase saw the use of violence and armed struggle to demand change.
In this Prescribed Topic, the emphasis is on the non-violent strategies of the movement, though violent groups and leaders are briefly noted later.
Legal Challenges and Courtroom Advocacy
Civil rights groups, particularly the NAACP, pursued litigation to challenge segregation laws and discriminatory practices.
The most notable victory came with Brown v. Board of Education (1954), where the Supreme Court overturned the “separate but equal” doctrine that had upheld segregation for decades.
Thurgood Marshall, alongside the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, strategically targeted educational inequality and laid the legal foundation for desegregation across the South.
This approach emphasized constitutional principles and sought to secure systemic change through the judicial system rather than direct confrontation in the streets.
Nonviolent Direct Action
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Understanding Non-Violent Protest
Non-violent protest refers to the use of peaceful methods to achieve social, political, or economic change. It relies on tactics such as boycotts, marches, sit-ins, and civil disobedience to challenge unjust systems without resorting to violence.
DefinitionNon-violent protestA method of social change that uses peaceful tactics to challenge injustice.
ExampleExamples of non-violent protest include the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Salt March led by Gandhi.
AnalogyThink of non-violent protest as a chess game, where each move is calculated to expose the opponent's weaknesses while maintaining the moral high ground.
NoteThe success of non-violent protest often depends on the ability to maintain discipline and avoid retaliation, even in the face of provocation.
