...April 27th, 2014 Political Science American Government Civil Rights Essay On November 19, 1863 Abraham Lincoln made a speech known as the Gettysburg Address to multiple people to address the public. Lincoln’s comments that day, however, embraced only a brief moment in the cemetery’s dedication. Lincoln attempted to give meaning to the events at Gettysburg, indeed to the Civil War itself, by speaking about the principles for which he believed the Union stood. Lincoln states that our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the intention that all men are created equal. Then on another note goes into stating that we are now in a great Civil War which is testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so devoted, can long tolerate. He wants to make notice that we are not on a great battle-field of that war, because we have come to dedicate a portion of that field as not for war but more for a final resting place; a resting place for those who gave their lives that the nation might live. Lincoln wants people to realize that our fathers have said that we are all men created in equal, which means we should be as a whole. In 1776, the United States was a new country with a different kind of political philosophy. It was known as “The Great Experiment” because it ventured into new ground and no one knew if such a government could survive. Lincoln testes the idea whether the united States were founded on liberty...
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...employment of writers Barack Obama wrote this speech himself. In the speech “A more Perfect Union” Barack Obama wants to locate the truth in his own up comings and also in the audience. He discusses the race in America in a logical manner but is also very sinecure at the same time. He needs to clear the air with the American people. With previous information involving the church that Barack Obama attends there was an issue with his pastor Rev. Wright. The comments made by him did not go well with others and these statements reflected back on Obama in a negative way. His pastor made comments about race and discrimination some even said he is a racist. In the speech he is connecting the past with our present time. Presidential candidate Barack Obama came across a problem that some may say he would not be fit for precedence because of this situation. He wanted to clear the air up with the American people. He first established this with the use of irony to the constitution. This is effective because we have a black man running for president. In our constitution they state that they wanted to be free from England, but once they came to America there were people who purchased other people. In the constitution...
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...fight for their rights. His speech, The Ballot or the Bullet, is directed at African Americans and encourages them to stand up for their rights and vote. Malcolm then goes on to state that if this is not enough they may have to resort to violence. He uses rhetoric early on in an attempt to unite all African Americans. He states, “Whether you’re educated or illiterate, whether you live on the boulevard or in the alley, you’re going to catch hell just like I am. We’re all in the same boat and we all are going to catch the same hell from the same man.” This is an emotional appeal that aims to unite people on one common ground and make them forget about their in-differences. Malcolm then exposes democrats as liars and shows that even though they have full control of the Senate and House, they still will not help out the African-Americans. “They come to our black neighborhoods giving the hope of false promises.” Yet another motivational tactic used to help unite an uprising. His statement about Uncle Sam is interesting as he tries to claim that Uncle Sam’s hands are dripping with the blood of the African American. Malcolm then calls Uncle Sam a hypocrite and how he stands as the leader of freedom, yet African Americans are not free. Providing a negative image to the country his people dwell in does not seem to me to be the best...
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...Pentadic analysis incorporates five basic elements of drama called pentads. These include act (what is being done), agent (who is doing the act), agency (the means employed by the agent to do the act), scene (the backdrop against which the act occurred), and the purpose of the action (the reason why it happened). Act is the artifact itself whatever it may be such as speech, poem, monument, event, etc as it stands for what is actually being done or happening. Agent refers to the main communicator of the artifact which could be an actor, orator, writer or manager of the act. Agency refers to the main medium of communication which includes a book or televised film, presentation or personal communication. Scene is the backdrop against which the action occurs including the actual, physical scene and the context in which something happens and is meant to be understood. Lastly, purpose is the motive or the message which is conveyed and understood. Pentadic analysis has its roots in Burke's Theory of Dramatism which looks at life as a play where symbols and language are used to express thoughts as a way for humans to comprehend the reality of the world. Burke developed this theory as a way to attempt to understand the bases of human conduct and motives. Thus, the purpose of a pentadic analysis addresses the content of what is being done and what are the motives of a certain artifact as crafted by a rhetor. Burke believed that ratios interconnect important terms and map out a clearer...
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...individual or a group of people on the basis of race, colour or national origin (Austlii.edu.au.) This clause was brought to the fore front of national debate as popular conservative columnist, Andrew Bolt, was found in violation of this law when he accused mix-raced Indigenous Australians of using their heritage to claim government benefits. The Abbott government pledged to repeal section 18C but has subsequently withdrawn the motion following severe backlash from the wider community (Aston.) South Australian Family First Senator, Bob Day, has since introduced a private member bill to repeal 18C, insisting that...
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...actions of his may today be viewed as racist, but presentism alters our outlooks today, as Lincoln was the man who freed the mistreated race. Firstly, right as Lincoln’s political career was about dead, the Kansas-Nebraska Act brought him back. The Act stated people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska were allowed to vote if they wanted slavery. In Lincoln’s Peoria Speech of 1854, he voiced his utter hatred for the Act....
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...A Nation with Birth Control Throughout the writer’s younger years, her mother gave birth to eleven children and lost seven more before she died at forty-nine. These instances did not give the writer a good outlook on large families. In fact, in her book Women and the New Race, she writes, “The most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it.” This shows that she did not approve of large families and later she found a way to prevent them. Margaret Sanger spent her whole life trying to find a cure for unwanted children. Her whole purpose in life was to promote birth control. Sanger founded Planned Parenthood on October 16, 1916 and gave women the option to be in control of their bodies. Margaret Sanger’s speech, “The Morality of Birth Control” was given at the Park Theater in New York on November 18, 1921 and pleaded with women to use birth...
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...The limitation of free speech on college campuses Many people believe in freedom of speech. Freedom of speech usually exist in democratic countries including the United States of America. Furthermore, The U.S, also known as “Free country” have legalized the freedom of speech in every institution such as school, college, or church. There are many people including myself who are against freedom of speech in specific sectors such as school and college. On the other hand, the University of Missouri believe in the power of free speech even though in some cases it can be offensive. Why should free speech be limited on campuses? When should free speech be limited on campuses? Who should take responsibility of free speech on campuses? Erika Christakis, the the Yale Associate House Matter states, “Free speech and the ability to tolerate offense are the hallmarks of a free and open society” (“Campus adults: protect free speech” 1) and the authorities of the university of Missouri adopted that slogan. I believe that free speech should be limited in the university of Missouri in order to reduce the effects of creating an offensive, demeaning, intimidating, and hostile environment for other students on campus. First, I am against the total freedom of speech in the university of Missouri because it can create an offensive environment on campus. The offense can be directed against other students because of their race, color, religion, sex orientation, age, or disability. The recent events...
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...this is probably not the first speech you’ve heard about racism and it probably won’t be the last. That is because no matter what society says racial discrimination has never stopped and it won’t until we do something about it. Firstly, racial discrimination occurs almost everywhere from the workplace to courtrooms. People are often judged in the workplace by race. According to www.ufca.ca in 2013 the average difference between the salary of an average racialized Canadian and an average non-racialized Canadian was $6947. In 2015 Rania El-Alloul was to appear before a judge in a Montreal courtroom. When the judge first saw her she asked why El-Alloul was wearing a headscarf. El-Alloul replied “Because I am a Muslim” Upon hearing this the judge took a 30 minute recess. After the judge returned she told El-Alloul that until she took off her headscarf her case wouldn’t be heard. El-Alloul had come to Canada wearing her scarf and had become a citizen while wearing it. Why should she have to take off her scarf. She had as much right as anyone...
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...social care setting such as a mental care home it is important that all individuals are being treated the same, whether from a different race or different belief or their gender, as well as holding to account on providing their individual needs, because not all of them have the same mental illness/condition. Diversity is all about acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual has something different making them unique. These can be along the range of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities and religious beliefs as well as other beliefs and ideologies. Diversity is all about acknowledging the differences in each individual. Rights are legal, social or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement. Rights are the essential regulative rules placed to allow people to have freedom of speech; however a person’s rights can be limited such as having a criminal offence. Rights are also considered to be an importance to civilization, being acknowledge as an incorporated as pillars of society and culture. There different rights that is in a country or society such as: * Natural rights are rights that are “natural” in the sense of not being man-made, as in rights are universal, it applies to everyone and it does not derive from the laws of any specific country/society. They exist consistently in every individual, which can’t be taken away. For example, it has been questioned that individuals have a natural right...
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...The limitation of free speech on college campuses Many people believe in freedom of speech. Freedom of speech usually exist in democratic countries including the United States of America. Furthermore, The U.S, also known as “Free country” have legalized the freedom of speech in every institution such as school, college, or church. There are many people including myself who are against freedom of speech in specific sectors such as school and college. On the other hand, the University of Missouri believe in the power of free speech even though in some cases it can be offensive. Why should free speech be limited on campuses? When should free speech be limited on campuses? Who should take responsibility of free speech on campuses? Erika Christakis, the the Yale Associate House Matter states, “Free speech and the ability to tolerate offense are the hallmarks of a free and open society” (“Campus adults: protect free speech” 1) and the authorities of the university of Missouri adopted that slogan. I believe that free speech should be limited in the university of Missouri in order to reduce the effects of creating an offensive, demeaning, intimidating, and hostile environment for other students on campus. First, I am against the total freedom of speech in the university of Missouri because it can create an offensive environment on campus. The offense can be directed against other students because of their race, color, religion, sex orientation, age, or disability. The recent events...
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...King’s “I Have a Dream Speech” strikes a chord within me every time I read it. Its powerful message is timeless, and will hopefully prevail over all prejudices: past, present, and future. The passion and emotion King infuses in his words give the speech a gravity far weightier than many writings of a similar subject matter. His use of repetition in particular struck me in its emphasis of his utter conviction in his stance on the status quo and expectant future of colored peoples. His recognition of the great injustice that the United States had prolonged with respect to African Americans, and the approach he uses to combat it is both admirable and inspirational. The fact the he does not resort to violence, but instead promotes a peaceful protest, a fight that is neither vindictive nor hateful, but driven by a desire for all man to embrace each other in unity, is remarkable. So rather, I would say it was not a fight, but a struggle, a struggle to overcome differences and discrimination in order to achieve a better world and a brighter future for all people. It is truly amazing that King does not communicate any negativity within his speech. True to the title “I Have a Dream”, his discourse is optimistic and hopeful. He masterfully shapes the speech, approaching every issue and countering it with promise. He recalls the despairs and sorrows of slavery and the continued oppression his people have faced and continue to suffer beneath, but juxtaposes this with an appeal to his people...
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...A Mockingbird, tells a story of children learning that the “truth” does not always correlate with “reality”. Throughout To Kill A Mockingbird, many themes are discernible. Among those themes is Truth vs. Reality. Within this novel, what is "true" is constantly shifting to bring forth a new "reality". Tom’s guilt, the relationship between Tom and Mayella, and Mayella’s relationship with her father all showcase Truth vs. Reality during Tom Robinson’s trial. Tom’s guilt appears to exist even before the trial begins. In truth, many find Tom to be guilty since he fits into the stereotypical black man persona of the time. Since Tom is a black man, there is no need for actual proof that he did anything (271). This shows that those involved did not think that medical evidence is necessary in this particular case. Yet, in reality, the...
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...Plaintiffs claim that Willis instead told the Street Dept. employees that they could not speak Spanish at work at all and informed them that the City would soon implement an official English-only policy. On June 18, 2002, one of the senior employees, Tommy Sanchez, wrote a letter to the HR Director and the City Administrator, Michael Nettles, expressing concerns about the new policy. Sanchez felt that employees had not been given proper notice of the new policy under the City’s Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual and proper procedures were not followed when implementing this policy. Sanchez reported that Willis had told him that Hispanics speak Spanish because of “insecurities” and that Sanchez too would “feel uncomfortable if another race would speak their native language in front of [him]". The letter also requested an investigation into discrimination charges in accordance with the City’s Manual. In July 2002, an English-only official policy, signed by Nettles, was implemented. English was to be used in all forms of communication (oral and written). Exceptions were during...
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...and justices that consider them free. They are all born with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To be free does not mean a person can do whatever they please; there are laws that must be followed for everyone to be treated equal. As soon as someone’s freedom starts to interfere with another person’s that is when it becomes injustice and there may be legal actions taken against the rights of the wrong doer. A Supreme Court Representative in 1902, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., made the statement, “The right to swing my fist ends where the other man’s nose begins.” America is supposedly the country for freedom and equality because in other countries the people are not given nearly the same amount of rights. America is also the only country that allows immigrants to migrate to our country and allow them to become a legal citizen. Freedom is allowing any human being the same rights as another no matter the difference in race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or whatever it may be. Many men and women fought hard throughout their whole lives to ensure that people of a different race would be given the same freedom as a white man. Martin Luther King Jr. in the most well known advocate for freedom between races and made a huge impact in the Sansone 2 early twentieth century. He is the most influential reason that other races have to many rights today and that they are said to be equal to the white man. King led campaigns aimed at ending racial segregation...
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