Philosophical Viewpoints: Pan Africanism - Themes, The Autobiography Of Malcolm X | The Autobiography of Malcolm X -Summary, Themes & Characters - Novels PDF Download

Pan-Africanism is a movement and philosophy that promotes the solidarity of all people of African descent. In The Autobiography of Malcolm X it is part of Malcolm X's plan to end oppression of Black people not only in the United States, but also all over the world. There is power in numbers, so for him it makes no sense to limit his struggle to African Americans when there are hundreds of millions of people who stand to benefit from struggling against race-based oppression.

Questions About Philosophical Viewpoints: Pan-Africanism

1. How does Malcolm X learn about Pan-Africanism in The Autobiography of Malcolm X?
2. What is the difference between the Civil Rights Movement and the Pan-African Movement according to Malcolm X in The Autobiography of Malcolm X? Which is more effective? Which is more popular?
3. What change in Malcolm X's life causes him to join the Pan-African movement in The Autobiography of Malcolm X? Why was he not interested in it before? What is the reception of this change?

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Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.

According to Malcolm X in The Autobiography of Malcolm X, the Civil Rights Movement is not as effective at liberating black people as the Pan-African movement.

The ultimate goal of Malcolm X's vision for Pan-Africanism in The Autobiography of Malcolm X was the oppression of white people.