Yes, broad social forces did have an effect in changing the social world, but I believe it was weaker than African American actions. I believe this because of many reasons. The first reason being that African Americans networked during this time to control organizations and institutions that supported modes of protest like the NAACP. Secondly, most people of the United States supported the idea of equality for all since America is the land of life and liberty for all. Because of this, most people felt sympathetic towards African Americans and wanted to help them get out of difficult situations. Many groups like White liberals, Jews and college students supported African Americans and collectively there was a significant group supporting the civil rights movement. Because of this African Americans had more resources which mobilized the group out of the situation. Thirdly, these actions of protest caused a lot of media coverage since the events were revolutionary. These media outlets showed viewers the violence that Blacks would often face which brought into question the morals of America
Yes, broad social forces did have an effect in changing the social world, but I believe it was weaker than African American actions. I believe this because of many reasons. The first reason being that African Americans networked during this time to control organizations and institutions that supported modes of protest like the NAACP. Secondly, most people of the United States supported the idea of equality for all since America is the land of life and liberty for all. Because of this, most people felt sympathetic towards African Americans and wanted to help them get out of difficult situations. Many groups like White liberals, Jews and college students supported African Americans and collectively there was a significant group supporting the civil rights movement. Because of this African Americans had more resources which mobilized the group out of the situation. Thirdly, these actions of protest caused a lot of media coverage since the events were revolutionary. These media outlets showed viewers the violence that Blacks would often face which brought into question the morals of America