CRM+Methods

METHODS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

What are the various methods od action and protest utilized in the Civil Rights Movement? What are some examples of these forms of protest? Any benefits and/or problems with each form? Let's find out ...


 * Form of protest || Description || Example(s) || Image || Pros || Cons ||
 * **BOYCOTT** || an economic acitivity in which protesters refuse to buy a product or use a service || [|Montgomery Bus Boycott]

[|Chicago School Boycott] || || Economic - hit where it hurts the most - the wallet non-violent, doesn't look bad in the press, not illegal || involves a sacrifice, especially if product or service is a necessity (like buses) may take a long time to really have an impact and succeed ||
 * **CIVIL** **DISOBEDIENCE** || not following a law you believe is unconstitutional or unjust in a peaceful way || [|Greensboro Sit-Ins]

[|Nashville Sit-Ins] || || shows people can object to a law without causing any harm || those breaking the law will be harmed ||
 * **NON VIOLENT PROTEST** || Lack of violence.The doctrine, policy, or practice of rejecting violence in favor of peaceful tactics as a means of gaining political objectives. || [|student Protest sit in] || [[image:http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1358636180_Birmingham_campaign_dogs.jpg width="289" height="205"]] || A non-violent protest is a moral protest because force and violence is not used.

It does not create hatred

Your not breaking any laws

Its a safer way to protest || It doesn't impact as much, and that their anger of what they are protesting for is not being displayed enough ||
 * **POLITICAL ACTION** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * **VIOLENCE** || Using force and violence to protest in what you believe in. Using forceful tactics to gain rights and equality. Not using a peaceful behavior and causing a higher percentage of people getting hurt. || [|Black Panther Party]

[|Malcom X] || || Get your point publicized Get people to notice you and your cause || unlikely to gain masses of support and gets a bad name for your cause. It could end you in trouble and people will get hurt and possibly die ||