How has Mahatma Gandhi’s method of non-violence influenced leaders of movements in other countries? Give specific examples, name at least 2 leaders and what their movements were. Cite any outside sources.
Mahatma Gandhi's method of non-violence, also known as Satyagraha, has had a profound impact on leaders of movements in other countries. One key way in which Gandhi's principles have influenced leaders is by inspiring them to resist oppression and promote social change through peaceful means.
One example of a leader who was influenced by Gandhi's non-violent approach is Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States. King was a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, which aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. King adopted Gandhi's principles of non-violence and civil disobedience in his own activism, organizing protests and marches with the goal of achieving racial equality. King famously said, "Christ gave us the goals and Mahatma Gandhi the tactics."
Another leader who was inspired by Gandhi's non-violent philosophy is Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Mandela was a key figure in the anti-apartheid movement, which sought to end the discriminatory policies of the apartheid regime. Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his activism, during which time he studied Gandhi's writings and adopted his principles of non-violence and reconciliation. Mandela later credited Gandhi with influencing his approach to leadership and resistance against oppression.
Both Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela drew on Gandhi's principles of non-violence to achieve significant social and political change in their respective countries. Gandhi's legacy continues to inspire leaders and movements around the world to this day.
Source:
- The Influence of Mahatma Gandhi on Martin Luther King Jr. by Peter Gonsalves, S.J. (https://www.jstor.org/stable/24710341)