Human rights and social justice movements emerged from "summary" of The Story of Mankind, Original Edition (Yesterday's Classics) by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
During the eighteenth century, a new idea began to take root in the minds of men and women all over the world. This idea was the concept of human rights. People started to believe that all human beings, regardless of their race or social class, had certain fundamental rights that should be protected. This belief led to the emergence of social justice movements aimed at securing these rights for everyone. One of the most significant social justice movements of this time was the abolitionist movement. Abolitionists fought to end the institution of slavery, which they saw as a gross violation of human rights. They worked tirelessly to convince governments and societies to recognize the inherent dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of their skin color or background. Another important social justice movement that emerged during this period was the women's rights movement. Women began to demand equal rights and opportunities, arguing that they were just as capable and deserving as men. They fough...
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