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Martin Luther King Jr did not initially accept discrimination as a way of life. He became more aware of the impacts of discrimination through personal experiences and his studies, which motivated him to become a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement.

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What are the roots of discrimination?

The roots of discrimination usually comes from fear. If someone looks different, worships differently, dresses differently or challenges our core values it makes us afraid. We do not want to think that we could have been taught wrong. We do not want to accept anyone who challenges our core values.


How did white southerners accept the freed slaves?

White Southerners had become accustomed to a certain hierarchy in the south. It involved them at the peak of the pyramid with black slaves at the bottom. So low down, that they weren't even considered human beings, simply property. As a result, they vehemently opposed any rights the black slaves acquired and literally behaved as if it were a personal affront to them that these people should have the rights of citizens.


Describe examples of discrimination within a range of contexts?

Discrimination has both positive and negative meanings.PositiveA man may be an expert in fine wines or cigars. He uses a discriminating nose and palate to distinguish the subtle smells and tastes within a product. Technically, he could be accused of "discrimination" against brands of wine or cigars that don't meet his expert judgement.An person might use discrimination when deciding to apply for a job. If Company A is barely functioning, makes little profit, has no future prospects, and is generally considered an awful place to work, a person may choose not to apply at all at that company.A man decides to marry, but refuses to meet or date anyone who is not Jewish, his own faith. This is a form of personal discrimination, although society doesn't hold the man to any negative consequences because of his firm choice.NegativeWe are all much more familiar with the word "discrimination" as showing prejudice against a particular race, age, sex, disability, etc.A wheelchair-bound worker may not get the job despite being qualified.An employer might state he would "never hire thosedruggies" as he talks about Black men.A waitress might refuse to serve a mixed race couple.A day care worker might make a derogatory remark to a white woman about her "monkey baby" and the day care operator might refuse to accept the baby in her daycare.Jews often faced prejudice and discrimination in society because their religious beliefs were different from Christianity.Muslims may feel they are discriminated against more since the attacks on the World Trade Center. Women who wear the veil often find other people distrust or fear the women for no other apparent reason.During World War II, the USA rounded up all Japanese-Americans and made them live in camps. The people felt discriminated against even though they were innocent.During the 1950s-1960s, many people went on a witch hunt to identify people with "Communist" ties. Many actors, actresses, and others were labeled Communists and discriminated against for many years.


What Social junk and social dynamite refer to?

the characteristics of different social,often socially excluded,groups=junk groups accept their status passively ,while more explosive reactions can be expected from the dynamite-they may protest,riot,etc.See the work by Jock Young,a noted criminologist,on social exclusion and deviancy.


How can I politely decline a money gift?

To politely decline a money gift, you can express your gratitude and explain that you are unable to accept it for personal reasons. You can say something like, "Thank you so much for your kind offer, but I prefer not to accept money gifts at this time. Your thoughtfulness means a lot to me."

Related Questions

How did Catholic Church accept Martin Luther?

No, instead he was excommunicated as a heretic.


What other things accept the reformation did Martin Luther do?

Martin Luther translated the Bible from Latin to German because mass back then was all held in latin.


How did Martin Luther King father influence his life?

his dad was a minster and did not accept racism


What date did Martin Luther King Jr accept Nobel Peace Prize?

December 10, 1964


Would Martin Luther King Jr Jr accept the words prejudice?

Your question is unclear Obviously he accepted that there was prejudice, that is what he was fighting against. If he accepted the fact, perforce he had to accept the word


How does martin Luther king try to convince his audience to accept his dream?

M.L. King uses a number of techniques to persuade his audience to join his campaign.


witch likely reson why martin luther translated the bibel into german?

was wahrscheinlich daran enthält, warum Martin Luther die Bibel übersetzt hat


Who did Luther refused to accept their authority in the W hundreds?

In the 1520s, Martin Luther refused to accept the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. He challenged the Church's teachings and practices, particularly in relation to salvation and the sale of indulgences. His refusal to adhere to papal authority was a significant factor in the Protestant Reformation, leading to the establishment of various Protestant denominations.


Why did the aztecs initially accept the Spaniards?

They thought them gods.


What does Martin Luther king mean by the tranquilizing drug of gradualism?

I think he meant that the change needed was urgent. People should accept that things were changing slowly, bit by bit, but should demand their rights immediately.


Who are Georgia's Famous People?

One of Georgia's famous sons was Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for his speech on the civil rights movement. He is also famous for his speech : "I Had a Dream". This speech was about how he wanted equal rights for all people. That is what Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for.Martin Luther King Jr. got famous for getting selected from the Boycott where Rosa Parks had stood up for herself, for refusing to move for a white man on the 1st of December 1955. That was when Martin Luther King stood up and spoke for the civil rights of black people, and had said that he once had a dream ` that one day white people will be able to accept black people for who they are and not what color they are. He was famous for standing up for the rights of African Americans.


How does Martin Luther respond to being the target of the Catholic Church?

From everything that I have read by Martin Luther, and I did a thesis on him in the seminary, there is only one word to describe his reaction to the Church: he was belligerent. In short, he was a foul-mouthed belligerent man who liked his beer cellar - that is from his autobiography. Most of his writings could not be reproduced here as the computer will not accept those words as too foul, so you can imagine what he called the Church and its ministers.