Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
2. Has the American civil rights movement lost relevance with Black citizens facing multiple pandemics in the country? Critically analyse. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why This Question:
The article talks about the recent race tragedy that occurred in America and how Race shows up pathology of its ideals and policies in the country.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the situation in America with respect to the black citizens facing multiple pandemics.
Directive:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Start by explaining that the explosion of protest, violence, rioting, curfews and brutal police crackdowns in the wake of George Floyd’s suffocation by police in Minneapolis is another chapter in the long history of American democracy.
Body
Explain American civil rights movement, mass protest movement against racial segregation and discrimination in the southern United States that came to national prominence during the mid-1950s. This movement had its roots in the centuries-long efforts of African slaves and their descendants to resist racial oppression and abolish the institution of slavery. Discuss the sufferings of the blacks in the country. Take hints from the article and explain the ills of the situation and suggest what the need of the hour is.
Conclusion
Conclude with suggestions as what needs to be done.
