The difference between the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement

Q1 (a Davis)
please come up with two questions that you had related to the topics at hand. This can be anything that was confusing for you, any connections you made with what you read and the present-day or the past, any big themes that emerged, etc
Read Cold War https://mlpp.pressbooks.pub/modernworldhistory/chapter/cold-war/
Q2 ( D Mitchell)

  1. What is the difference between the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement?
  2. Overall, would you argue that the Black Power Movement was or was not successful in achieving its goals?
    Q3
    Your assignment for this week is the view the YouTube video below. Based on what you learn from the video, discuss two aspects of being a school social worker from the book that either support or challenge the video's content.
    Q4
    Your assignment for this week is the view the YouTube videos below., discuss two aspects of being a geriatric social worker from the book that either support or challenge the videos' content.
    Everyday Hero: Elderly Care Social Worker
    What are Some Common Issues that a Geriatric Clinical Social Worker Helps their Clients With?
    Q5
    What is your opinion of Performance art? Do you consider it a valid art form? Why or why not? How are the Performance art works of the 20th-century connected to YouTube, Tik Tok, and Instagram performers today?. Make sure you explain your choice and why you chose it. Support your discussion with fully identified visual evidence (images). Make sure that the images are inserted in your response. Images should be visible in the post and not need to be downloaded

Q6
Your assignment for this week is the view the YouTube video below. Based on what you learn from the video, discuss two aspects of being a school social worker from the book that either support or challenge the video's content.
Day In the Life of a School Social Worker | NEW Social Work Role, Home Visits and Time Management
Q7
How were Early Medieval manuscripts influenced by Greco-Roman illusionism? You may choose works of sculpture, painting, or architecture, but you must make sure you explain your choices. Support your discussion with fully identified visual evidence (images), Make sure that the images are inserted in your response. Images should be visible in the post and not need to be downloaded!
Q8
Topic A: Would you kill the large person?
Looking back at the original trolley problem, throwing one switch to divert a train so it would only kill one person rather than five, discuss whether you think you would throw the switch. Then consider the twist where you could push a rather large person (gender should make no difference) from a bridge to save the lives of five others. What is the difference, if any, between the two scenarios? What do you think your answer says about your moral compass?
Q9
Option 1:Make a brief argument that social media companies should use private data to protect users from haters and agents working to disseminate misinformation even if it violates their right to free speech.
Q10 (quita)
Go to the "Humans of New York" website, Instragram page, or Facebook page and browse several narratives of people featured. Explore one social problem individuals have discussed as part of their narratives and discuss the following question:
Apply one of the major Sociological Theories outlined in this week's lesson (Structural functionalism, Social Conflict, or Symbolic Interaction) to help understand the social problem discussed in the Humans of New York narrative you chose

Full Answer Section

         

These questions explore the long-term impacts and regional ramifications of the Cold War, which are still relevant in understanding current events and international relations.  

Q2: Civil Rights vs. Black Power Movement

The Difference:

  • Goals: The Civil Rights Movement primarily focused on achieving racial equality through legal and social means like desegregation, voting rights, and fair housing practices.  
  • Tactics: The movement often employed nonviolent protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience to push for legislative and social change.  
  • Leadership: Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized racial integration and unity.

The Black Power Movement aimed for more radical change, seeking self-determination and economic empowerment for Black communities.  

  • Tactics: They employed a wider range of tactics, including cultural pride movements, economic boycotts, and in some cases, self-defense measures.  
  • Leadership: Black Power had a more diverse range of leaders, some advocating for more confrontational approaches.  

Success of the Black Power Movement:

The Black Power Movement's success is debatable. While it didn't achieve all its goals, it contributed significantly to:

  • Increased Black political representation and economic participation
  • Growth of Black cultural identity and pride
  • Shift in the national conversation about race and racism

However, the movement also faced internal divisions and government repression, limiting its full impact.

 

Sample Answer

       

Q1: Questions about the Cold War

Here are two questions you might have after reading about the Cold War:

  1. Long-Term Impacts: How did the Cold War shape the geopolitical landscape of today's world? Did the power dynamics established during the Cold War still influence international relations and global conflicts?
  2. Proxy Wars and Ideological Spread: How did the Cold War's focus on containing communism or promoting democracy play out in proxy wars and the spread of ideologies in developing countries? Did these interventions have lasting consequences for those regions?