Chapter 23 : Independence and Development in the Global South

 One of the main focuses of this chapter, is the discussion on Ghandi. Ghandi played an extensive role in India's great effort for independence. Through Peace, not violence, Ghandi advanced in working with small groups of people rather than dealing with large groups, in order to start bettering the society. Ghandi was able to influence many important leaders and was involved in many political movements.  Ghandi believed that his people should center their attention around tradition and religion, rather than in modern ways. he believed that the new modern ways of life were bringing down the people, instead of allowing them to move forward. Although Ghandi brought peace to the people, many believed that Ghandi wasn't focused on what they truly needed to wrap there attention around, which was achieving their long goal of independence form Britain. instead of bringing together Hindu and Muslims religions, Ghandi caused them to mixed feelings for each other, which caused the independence of India as two countries which were Muslim, Pakistan and Hindu, India. In time of celebration, the opposite was being done, due to the many deaths that resulted after this happening. Though the entire chapter was interesting, I found the section of Ghandi to be very fascinating. Seeing everything that he had to go through in order to attempt to bring peace to his country was amazing. Although the end result might have not resulted the way that Ghandi may have wanted it to, he was still able to accomplish his main goal which was gain independence in the most peaceful way possible. Yes, there might have been some lives that were taken, but Ghandi did save the lives of many that could have been taken, and he was very well respected by all who were apart of all of this when it was all finished. The result would have definitely ended in a more violent way without him. Ghandi is truly inspirational, not only because of what he has accomplished, but because we can apply his way to the many situations we encounter daily, not only in big situations, but also in the normal day to day situations we may encounter. Ghandi has inspired many to act in non-violent ways and will continue to do so for many years to come.