Civil Disobedience Examples
Throughout time, in almost any established civilization, specific examples can be found where civil disobedience had been practiced. Civil disobedience has been successfully used throughout nearly all modern societies for its effectiveness, which can be attributed to how it disrupts society, even when there are consequences to doing so. The most prominent examples of successful civil disobedience can be seen in the form of Martin Luther King, Jr., Henry David Thoreau, and Mahatma Gandhi.
Civil disobedience is the catalyst that is necessary in many circumstances to initiate a change for the betterment of society. For example, a nonviolent protest occurred in 2013 where more than 50 protesters sat outside of a local Wal-Mart demanding that Wal-Mart …show more content…
Civil disobedience is without a doubt one of the most effective ways to generate support for a change that can be safely practiced in modern circumstances. Very rarely has civil disobedience been taken into effect without generating some kind of change. Because of this, it is easy to see why it is practiced so often.
One argument against civil disobedience that is frequently used is how it disrupts the flow of society. Some could argue, however, that the flow must be stopped for change to take place. Both sides drive a hard argument, but it is best for both sides if the protest could take place in a location where society would not be interrupted but still caused the changes.
Another point of debate is whether or not protestors should be arrested for practicing civil disobedience. Henry David Thoreau believed that being arrested or punished was simply “a part of civil disobedience,” and that it was something that protesters must endure (Civil). The protesters are breaking the law, and punishment should be expected, even if it is unjustified. King and other protestors shared the same sentiment, saying that they expected to be arrested for their resistance to
Civil disobedience is the catalyst that is necessary in many circumstances to initiate a change for the betterment of society. For example, a nonviolent protest occurred in 2013 where more than 50 protesters sat outside of a local Wal-Mart demanding that Wal-Mart …show more content…
Civil disobedience is without a doubt one of the most effective ways to generate support for a change that can be safely practiced in modern circumstances. Very rarely has civil disobedience been taken into effect without generating some kind of change. Because of this, it is easy to see why it is practiced so often.
One argument against civil disobedience that is frequently used is how it disrupts the flow of society. Some could argue, however, that the flow must be stopped for change to take place. Both sides drive a hard argument, but it is best for both sides if the protest could take place in a location where society would not be interrupted but still caused the changes.
Another point of debate is whether or not protestors should be arrested for practicing civil disobedience. Henry David Thoreau believed that being arrested or punished was simply “a part of civil disobedience,” and that it was something that protesters must endure (Civil). The protesters are breaking the law, and punishment should be expected, even if it is unjustified. King and other protestors shared the same sentiment, saying that they expected to be arrested for their resistance to