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ROSA PARKS
The woman who ignited the civil rights movement
ERIKA GUTIÉRREZ PASCUAL
Index
INTRODUCTION
THE RISKS SHE TOOK
MOTIVATIONS
ACHIEVEMENTS
CONSEQUENCES
IMPACT ON THE WORLD
INTRODUCTION
In 1955, Rosa Parks made a decision that changed U.S. history. Her refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the fight for racial equality.
THE RISKS SHE TOOK
Civil disobedience: Rosa Parks refused to comply with and unjust law enforcing racial segregation on public buses. Personal risks: she faced arrest, persecution, and constant threats to her safety and her family's safety. Social backlash: her acction triggered anger from segregation supporters, exposing her to retaliation.
MOTIVATIONS
Rosa Parks was deeply motivated by her desire for equality and justice She had worked for years as a secretary for NAACP ( National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), where she witnessed racial injustices firsthan. She firmly believed in the dignity and human rights of all people
Montgomery bus boycott: her action inspired a massive boycott of the buss system, led by Martin Luther King Jr., that lasted over a year. Legal changes: in 1956, the Supreme Court declared bus segregation unconstitutional. Global recognition: Rosa Parks became a worlwide symbol of peaceful resistance.
Achievements
Rosa Parks was arrested and lost her job Her family faced constant harassament, including death threats Despite these hardships, her act of defiance ignited a nationwide movement that led to significant advancements in civil rights
CONSEQUENCES
IMPACT ON THE WORLD
Rosa Parks is remembered as " THE MOTHER OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT"
Inspiring future: Rosa Parks' courge became a blueprint for nonviolent resistance, influencing movements for social justice worldwide, including the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa and protest for gender equality Cultural legacy: her story is taught globally as an example of individual bravery sparking systemic change. Rosa has been honored through numerous memorials, awards and even a dedicated day in her name (Rosa Parks Day) A symbol of resistance: Parks remains a symbol s dignity and determination. Her refusal to give in showed the world that systemic injustice can be confronted through courage, solidarity and persistence.