The Civil Disobedience movement in India had its roots in Gandhi’s belief in respect for all people. As a lawyer, Gandhi spoke up against the discrimination of dark-skinned Indians by the ruling white Boers in South Africa. Gandhi experienced discrimination. In 1893, he was ordered to sit in a third-class compartment even though he had a first-class ticket. But apparently, this incident changed the trajectory of Gandhi’s life. He began speaking against discrimination in South Africa, which brought him
Let’s never presume anything, but take steps to find out what happened in a particular incident. As one who is marginalized, your version of the story matters!