Morgenstern 1Jillian MorgensternAP EnglishMrs. BeavenApril 7, 2014Evolution of discriminationDiscrimination is treating someone unfavorably because they belong to a certain race and ethnicity or because of personal characteristics associated with race, such as skin color, religious preferences or sexual orientation. Discrimination seems to have been a part of humanity since the dawn of time, although it has taken many forms over the centuries. It always boils down to the fact that discrimination is the practice of unfairly treating a person or group of people differently from people or individuals. groups based on race, age, religion and sexual preference. Human discrimination is a problem today throughout society around the world. It can and will affect generations to come if it is not stopped. The Holocaust, also known as the Shoah in Hebrew, was the mass murder or genocide of six million Jews. from January 30, 1933 to May 8, 1945. Before the Holocaust, Jews had faced discrimination and anti-Semitism for millions of years, dating back to the ancient times of the Jewish religion. When Germany's Nazi regime, led by Adolf Hitler, began restricting Jews to Germany, many fled to the United States, the Middle East, or the United Kingdom. Thus increasing the percentage of emigration of German Jews.Morgenstern 2The life of the Jewish people at this time was completely devastating. Many children had to survive without their families to stay alive. Many hidden children hid in schools and orphanages as far away as possible from where they lived with their families. Young children were forced to hide with strangers and constantly wondered if their families would... middle of paper ... be there from everyone. Many movements have been successful, but some have never truly achieved their goals. These movements fought for the rights of women, minorities and the LGBT community. The African-American civil rights movement, which took place from 1954 to 1968, was a major factor in global movements. Martin Luther King Jr. was a key part and leader of the movement. King was the leader of the Birmingham bus boycott in Birmingham and was also the leader of many non-violent protests that took place in Birmingham as well. King was a major influence in the quest for equality for black Americans. King was also one of the leaders of the March on Washington, during which he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to thousands of Morgenstern Americans in an attempt to end racism in the United States . It was a high point in the American civil rights movement..