The Feminist Movement: The Roots Of The Civil Rights Movement

The roots of the Civil Rights Movement date back to the 19th century; however, it wasn’t until the last half of the 20th century when there was a rapid expansion of civil liberties and rights in America, that it actually caught the attention of many. Through 20 years of civil unrest we saw many such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks, take part in the cause; alongside Supreme Court rulings they contributed heavily to the movement’s tremendous gains. There were White people that joined in with African American men and women to organize and lead the movement at both national and local levels. I think it is important to understand that those apart of the movement pursued their goals of equality and freedom through legal means,
negotiations, petitions, and nonviolent protest demonstrations. The Civil Rights Movement influenced the modern women's rights movement and the student movement of the 1960s. It is known as the largest social movement of the 20th century in United States’ history.