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Summary Of Ethics And Civil Historical Analysis: Tape Vs. Hurley

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Ethics and Civil Historical Analysis The populism and progressivism movements of the early 1900s shared similar characteristics: appealing to, and favoring the “common people” with the goal of promoting equality, human rights, and lawful protection amongst the masses. The cases of Tape v. Hurley, the activism of W.E.B. DuBois, and the contributions of Alice Stone Blackwell, exemplify the diverse efforts towards achieving equality and justice in American society. Through their distinct approaches and motivations, these individuals addressed systemic discrimination and advocated for social reform, leaving a lasting impact on the trajectory of civil rights movements. The Tape v. Hurley case in 1885 brought systemic discrimination faced by Chinese Americans to the forefront of American civil …show more content…

As far as ethical considerations, Mary Tape pursued equality through legal channels and civil discourse in an effort to persuade the government’s policymakers and the public’s stance on educational equality. Mary Tape also fought for justice and fairness in education, one of her main arguments was that the segregation of Chinese Americans inhibited them from receiving quality education. Although Mary Tape lost in her case vs the board of education, she raised awareness about educational inequality and racial discrimination and paved the way for future advancements in educational equality. During the early 1900’s, W.E.B. DuBois, an African American Pan-Africanist civil rights activist, pushed for full political, social, and economic equality for African Americans in the United States. W.E.B. DuBois was motivated by a deep sense of racial justice and a commitment to challenging systemic inequalities African Americans faced within the United States. W.E.B. DuBois had experienced racism and discrimination throughout his life, shaping his views on

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