In class, we worked with the idea that history has shown that societies that are controlled by the government cannot prosper.
what are some examples of this and what would make them examples ?
womens rights movement ?
civil rights movement ?
Societies that been controlled by the government include Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, Saudi Arabia, and many of the European colonies in Africa.
The women's rights and civil rights movements do not fit in this category.
http://harvardmagazine.com/1998/07/browse.how.html
To find examples where history has shown that societies controlled by the government cannot prosper, we can examine the historical context and the impact of government control on specific movements, such as the women's rights movement and the civil rights movement.
1. Women's Rights Movement:
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many societies were characterized by strong government control and limited rights for women. In such societies, women were typically denied the right to vote, limited in their access to education and employment, and faced numerous legal restrictions.
To understand why the women's rights movement serves as an example, we need to analyze how it challenged government control and contributed to societal progress. The movement fought for political and legal reforms to secure women's suffrage, equal rights in marriage and divorce, and access to education and employment opportunities.
The government's opposition to these demands and their reluctance to change the status quo illustrate the negative consequences of government control. However, the women's rights movement's success in advocating for change and addressing these inequalities demonstrates that societies under government control can prosper when power is challenged and progressively redistributed.
2. Civil Rights Movement:
In the United States during the mid-20th century, government control was evident through racial segregation laws and widespread discrimination against African Americans. Under the system of Jim Crow laws, black individuals and communities faced systemic oppression, denied access to public facilities, education, and were subjected to violence and intimidation.
The civil rights movement emerged as a response to this government control and aimed to secure equal rights for African Americans. Activists and leaders, such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X, mobilized nonviolent protests, direct action, and advocacy for legal reforms, pushing for desegregation and an end to racial discrimination.
The government's resistance and even violent response to this movement demonstrated the negative consequences of a society controlled by the government. However, the eventual legislative successes, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965, illustrate that societies can prosper when government control is challenged and changed to ensure equality and justice.
In summary, both the women's rights movement and the civil rights movement serve as examples where history has shown that societies controlled by the government cannot prosper. These movements challenged government control and advocated for social and legal reforms, ultimately leading to greater equality and progress.