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Violent v Non- Violent Protest
In this essay, I will talk about comparing Violent and non- violent protests and which is better to start a protest and how it affects people and if it's worth starting one.
People usually protest because they think it's not fair on them or anyone else or they could just simply protest because they don't like the change or the new thing. For example the 2011 London riots which broke out because the death of Mark Duggan who was shot dead by police, this started out as a peaceful protest then suddenly everyone joined in and it became a very violent protest on the London streets.
Other protesters like Gandhi or Martin Luther King protested about that they would like to make everybody equal and stop racism in a nonviolent way
The main characteristics of non- violent protests are like Gandhi and Martin Luther King who believed that the whole world should be equal and there was no racism to black or white or just because there religions or where they came from. They both didn't protest with any violence they just wanted everyone to be treated fairly and they wouldn't stop until they get it right.
The main different between the 2 forms of protests are that violent protests always lead to fights/battles with injury's or maybe even deaths, and non- violent protests are really just like a group of people with posters or just trying to get people to listen to them with no violence For example Gandhi and Martin Luther King who made a peaceful protest about how they wanted everyone to be equal and be treated the same.
The main advantages of violent protests are that you could make someone change their minds by threatening to do something to them like hurt them or something but on the other hand the disadvantages of violent protest are that there is mostly someone or something gets hurt, damaged or even killed. This could lead to war or a massive battle that could hurt a lot of people because of 1 little thing that could have been sorted out in a peaceful way.
The main advantages of non- violent protest are that no one gets hurt or killed and that no one is going to be really affected by the protest which means peace to everyone involved. On the other hand the disadvantages of non- violent protests are that sometimes they might not listen to you as all what you are doing is just waiting outside or putting up posters and banners or just getting followers to try to get people's attention.
A person may resort to violent methods because they might have tried a peaceful protest but it didn't make no changes s they might think to get their attention they would create a violent protest to get their attention or to make them think what they could do.
A person may believe in staying in a peaceful protest because they might not want to create war or get anyone hurt or killed so they keep to a peaceful protest. Also they might believe it's not worth it having a violent protest as it could make the situation worse.
Overall I believe that you should start a peaceful protest so that no one else is hurt or killed.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoI think Malcolm X was defiant man, he differed from Martin Luther King philosophy, which was too offer the "other cheek" and be passive about it. Malcolm X did not like this was of thinking and followed the route of: if you gonna paunch me, I gonna paunch you back.
Malcolm X grew a hard life, he believed his father was murdered but the police ruled the Case out as an accident. He was wanted to be lawyer when he was young, but his favourite teacher said "that's no realistic job for a Negro. shortly after he dropped school and moved. He came a petty criminal. He went to jail for robbing some guys house.
In Jail he did a lot reading, he soon met Elijah Muhammad.
Malcolm became a follower of him.
He was very protective of him too
umm, basically, he really didn't do much. He kept changing his mind to do anything effective.
Sorry I got to go.
Sorry for the grammar, I can't remember everything, I learn about hi last year
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What was Gandhi's first protest or non violent act?
I think it was to get independence from Great Britain.
What did Malcolm X think of the 1963 March?
Malcolm did not the think the March on Washington would accomplish anything. He was said to have called it the Farce on Washington.
Which leader do you think was most successful in 1950 and 1960 Martin Luther King or Malcolm?
Martin Luther King, Jr. He lost a lot of followers, after he was on parole and said he could not partake in the bus rides, but he quickly regained those followers. He also had followers that were both white and black. He not only protested segregation, but the war in Vietnam, which gained him support with college students. Malcolm X, on the other hand, while a strong leader, was more violent towards all whites. Malcolm X protested segregation through violent sit-ins which, in the end, got him killed.
What affects did Malcolm X have on society?
Malcolm X had both a positive and a negative effect on society. Positively, he inspired many African-Americans to fight racism proactively. He offered an alternative to Martin Luther King's message of non-violence and pacifism. Many people think that Malcolm X promoted violence and this was not the case. More than anything, he was a proponent of self-defense. Negatively he has been portrayed as violent and racist. Since he did not preach non-violence, he was often seen as Martin Luther King's opposition; he was seen as a pro-violent person instead of a teacher of self-defense. To this day, he is portrayed as a hate-monger and has not enjoyed the popularity of many of his civil-rights contemporaries.
How did Malcolm X change after his Hajj?
Malcolm X, before his trip to Mecca, believed in violence and drastic measures to obtain what he and his people desired. During his religious pilgrimage to Mecca, he saw people of all colors, shapes, and sizes worshiping Allah, their God, together. After this experience, he began to think that all people are the same, and started to believe in nonviolence and brotherhood.
Is Malcolm X a legend?
yes Malcolm X was a real person. A more violent Civil Rights activist of the 1960's.
Did king believed Gandhi's ideas could help black people in the US?
Absolutely: that's why he arranged non-violent protests like sit-ins, marches and boycotts. The whole idea of non-violent protest really comes from Gandhi. Most places where large-scale change has happened on a national scale in the past century, it has come through (primarily) non-violent protest: India, the U.S., and South Africa are some obvious examples.Many think the Palestinians, for example, would have a better chance of getting what they want if they used non-violence.
What was Gandhi's first protest or non violent act?
I think it was to get independence from Great Britain.
Is the ability to protest important?
Yes. It is part of freedom of speech. It is a part of a free country's rights. It is part of democracy. It lets people or organisations or governments know what others think. A country that does not allow protest is not giving people civil rights. As long as protests are not violent, then people should be able to protest and should do so.
Did Nelson Mandela use non violent protest?
100% YES! he did use violence but only after trying peaceful protesting for 50 without working. He dicided that he would turn to violence but wouldn't hurt anyone. He did things like blow up shopping centeres and his follows did too. These terrorist actions led to him being jailed for 27 years, some think he deserved it others don't
What did Malcolm X think about Martin Luther King?
he did not like Malcolm X beliefs
What did Malcolm X think of the 1963 March?
Malcolm did not the think the March on Washington would accomplish anything. He was said to have called it the Farce on Washington.
Which leader do you think was most successful in 1950 and 1960 Martin Luther King or Malcolm?
Martin Luther King, Jr. He lost a lot of followers, after he was on parole and said he could not partake in the bus rides, but he quickly regained those followers. He also had followers that were both white and black. He not only protested segregation, but the war in Vietnam, which gained him support with college students. Malcolm X, on the other hand, while a strong leader, was more violent towards all whites. Malcolm X protested segregation through violent sit-ins which, in the end, got him killed.
Should violent sports be banned?
No ... but I think it depends to a degree on just how violent you mean.
Why do you think males are more violent than females?
the reason why men are violent than women
What negative impact did Malcolm X have on the civil rights movement?
He DID have many positive effects on civil rights, but some eventually thought he promoted violence as the answer to these problems. He mostly is remembered good, but some today think he was a violent and angry,even racist to whites.
How many times did Malcolm go to jail?
i think once
