Civil disobedience is a critical tool used by people across the globe to promote social change when existing laws do not secure human rights and justice for everyone. Civil disobedience means breaking a law on purpose. This discussion will help us explore ethical issues related to civil disobedience and compare possible solutions for addressing the ethical issues.
Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful toward your peers and instructor in your initial and response discussion posts.
- What example of civil disobedience have you recently noticed?
- Feel free to share an example from a television show, movie, book, news report, real-life observation, etc. You may also choose an example from this module's required textbook reading.
- What ethical issue was related to the civil disobedience?
- Do you agree with the actions and perspectives of the parties involved? Why, or why not?
- What solution would you recommend to address the ethical issue? Explain the benefits of your solution for all parties.
