How and Why Did the Protest Movements of Minorities Shift

question 82

Essay

How and why did the protest movements of minorities shift from the goals and tactics associated with Martin Luther King to those of Black Power?

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Definitions:

Role Differentiation

The process by which different roles develop in a society or group, often becoming more specialized and distinct.

Shared Values

Fundamental beliefs or standards shared among members of a group, society, or culture, guiding behaviors and social cohesion.

Caste System

A system of stratification (characterized by low social mobility) in which one’s place in the stratification system is determined by birth.

Social Inequities

Disparities or injustices within a society that prevent individuals or groups from having equal opportunities or treatment.