Das Essay untersucht die Gründe für die Spaltung der Bürgerrechtsbewegung zum Ende dfer 1960er Jahre. Dabei wird der politische Kontext der USA in Blick genommen als auch die Ziele und Strukturen der Bürgerrechtsbewegung. Zentral dabei ist die Analyse der Sozialprogramm der "Great Society" unter Präsident Lyndon Johnson also auch die zentrale Rolle Martin Luther King's in der Bürgerrechtsbewegung.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Civil Rights Movement and the Pursuit of Racial Equality
- The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
- The Shift from the South to the North
- The Disjuncture Between North and South
- The Rise of Black Nationalism
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the reasons why the Civil Rights Movement failed to articulate a common agenda to achieve racial equality for African Americans after 1965. It examines the differences in perception of racial inequality between the black communities in the North and the South, which ultimately led to a fragmentation of the movement.
- The impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on the black community.
- The divergent perspectives on racial equality between the North and the South.
- The influence of the federal government in shaping the focus of the movement.
- The emergence of black nationalism and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
- The changing role of Martin Luther King Jr. and other key figures in the movement.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The Civil Rights Movement and the Pursuit of Racial Equality: This section provides an overview of the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting its achievements and the legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965: This section examines the impact of these landmark acts on the black community and explores the efforts of President Lyndon B. Johnson to promote racial equality through his “Great Society” programs.
- The Shift from the South to the North: This section analyzes the shift in the focus of the Civil Rights Movement from the South to the North, exploring the reasons behind this change and the emergence of new perspectives on racial equality.
- The Disjuncture Between North and South: This section examines the differences in perception of racial inequality between the black communities in the North and the South, focusing on the economic and social disparities that contributed to the fragmentation of the movement.
- The Rise of Black Nationalism: This section explores the rise of black nationalism in the North and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement. It examines the role of Malcolm X and other black militant activists who challenged the traditional non-violent approach of Martin Luther King Jr.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay explores the complex and multifaceted nature of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on key concepts such as racial equality, social justice, black nationalism, the North-South divide, and the legacy of landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It examines the role of key figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, as well as the influence of the federal government in shaping the movement’s agenda.
- Quote paper
- Julian Ostendorf (Author), 2010, Civil Rights Movement of the USA in the 1960s, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/174425