Equal Rights In Society: Everyone's Role In Our Society

Throughout history, there have been many extraordinary people that have made a great impact on our society. These important people have changed the way people look at social issues. Society is forever changing and many people resist change. Resistance is counterproductive and does not allow people to progress. Many visionaries have been assassinated and these assassinations have limited the power that individuals have to make a difference; whether it’s their natural rights, their death or how they influenced society.

Every human is created equal no matter what race, gender or nationality. Everyone’s role in society is different, but we are all fighting for equal rights. “... [T]he vast majority of white people and the vast majority of black people in this country want to live together, want to improve the quality of our life, and want justice for all human beings who abide in our land” (Kennedy). No matter what skin color you have, you should learn to live peacefully with everyone. Additionally, by improving the quality of life in a society, people feel less worry and stress and have a sense of belonging. Without worry and stress, communities are able to work on improving themselves as a whole. One person 's actions can affect many. “In many places… black children weren 't allowed to attend the same schools as white kids. Black people also had to use different restrooms and drinking fountains than white people” (Kellaher). People who are seen as different face segregation