Why Is Segregation Wrong

Throughout history, specifically in the 1900s, segregation has been an issue for races often discriminated against. The Civil War began was the first movement against it, however, even after it had been put to an end, the idea still lingered on, in a less harsh manner. Many major events occurring after the Civil War began a final motion against segregation, finally ending it in the 1960s. Segregation is an unethical morality owing to the fact that it is unconstitutional, cruel, and discriminating. The method of segregation was illegitimate according to the Constitution. A point often overlooked, “By 1896, the Civil War was over, and the amendments prohibiting slavery and ensuring equal rights for all citizens had been a part of the U.S.
To illustrate, in Source A, the author stated, “After Rosa refused to move, she was arrested and fined $10.” In other words, Rosa Parks was penalized for merely having a seat on a bus. Also, she had been arrested, however, according to the law, she had not broken any for protesting leaving the seat, for all citizens were to be treated equally. In addition, “When the black students know as the ‘Little Rock Nine,’ attempted to enter Central High School, segregationists threatened to hold protests and physically block the students from entering the school” (Source B). The segregationists of the situation prevented the nine students from receiving their education, therefore, creating conflict between the school and students. Additionally, the school should have prevented these acts form occurring because it was on their school grounds that this harassment transpired. To summarize, the behavior that was shown towards African Americans throughout the segregational time period was
During Rosa Parks’ situation on a public bus, “She stepped onto the bus for the ride home and sat in the fifth row-the first row of the ‘Colored Section’” (Source A). This exemplifies how although, there was a form of equality present, the idea was not completely existing. That is, in all equalness, there would not have been a separation between the colored and whites on a public bus. Furthermore, in the conflict described in Source B, “Under the pretext of maintaining order but in support of segregationists, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus mobilized the Arkansas National Guard to prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering the school.” This demonstrates that simply because the nine students were black, the governor forbade them from entering. This defines discrimination because of the actions taken to prevent students from entering a school because of their race. Although, some would agree that segregation is a conventional method of society, this is untrue for those who believe in equality. In conclusion, the separation of races is unjust and takes away opportunities such as education from the