Civil Disobedience in the Civil Rights Movement

In the context of the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, analyze the differing perspectives on civil disobedience and the effectiveness of these strategies in achieving civil rights goals. You will evaluate the arguments of key figures and organizations, including Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). In your response, be sure to address how these contrasting ideologies influenced the broader social and political landscape of the United States during this era.