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Marian From The Voice That Challenged A Nation

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The Influence of Aspirations Dreams and aspirations play an influential part in shaping the lives and relationships of individuals. Marian from The Voice That Challenged a Nation chose to pursue her dream of opera while Susan from After Being Convicted of Voting in the 1872 Presidential Election fought for her right to vote legally. They challenge societal norms, fight for equality, and inspire change. They present a chance for others to follow and pursue their hopes and dreams. Demonstrating that aspirations play an important role in motivating others to make positive changes in the world. Marian Anderson's dream was to become a great singer. As a result of her aspirations she actively participated in the equal rights movement, inspiring others to pursue their dreams. Susan B. Anthony After Being Convicted of Voting in the 1872 Presidential Election, Established the right for women to vote and …show more content…

"For the most part, cultural attitudes toward dreams and fantasies push us to express our hopes in ways that tend toward positive motivational influence." (MARTIN, ADRIENNE M.) In The Voice That Challenged a Nation, they showcased the "Jim Crow" laws that showed racial discrimination. The cultural attitudes towards Marian's dream pushed her to pursue the equal rights movement and help overcome the racial discrimination she witnessed on her trip down south. "She had never visited the Deep South before, and on this trip, for the first time, she experienced the strict "Jim Crow" laws that enforced racial segregation throughout the South." (The Voice That Challenged a Nation) After witnessing that, Marian got to experience the situation African Americans dealt with in the South. Those events made her want a better living situation for others, which also had a key in her motivation, allowing others to be inspired to chase their dreams and be inspired to make a difference in the

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