Struggle for civil rights

Civil Rights Movement

Civil Rights Movement

A broader movement aimed at securing rights for all individuals, particularly focusing on the rights of citizens as established by constitutional amendments and Supreme Court decisions.

Systemic Racism

Institutionalized discrimination embedded within societal structures, such as the legal system, police force, and government, leading to the violation of rights for certain groups.

Three Stages of Civil Rights Struggle

The evolution of the civil rights movement post-World War II, including executive actions, widespread movements, and integrated efforts pressuring Congress for legislative change.

Methods of Civil Rights Activism

Varied approaches like civil disobedience, nonviolent resistance, media manipulation, community organizing, and grassroots movements used to challenge segregation and demand equal rights.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Founded in 1910, a legal organization aiding in civil rights challenges and advocating for the advancement of colored people.

Brown v

A landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional, marking a significant step towards desegregation.

Little Rock Nine

Nine black students who faced resistance when attempting to integrate into Central High School in Arkansas, leading to federal intervention and the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, and sex, strengthening voting rights, and enforcing desegregation in public places.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislation aimed at overcoming legal barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote, particularly in the South.

Black Power Movement

A shift towards more radical approaches within the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for self-determination, racial pride, and empowerment among African Americans.

Protest Movement

Protest became a prominent aspect of American life post the restrictive 1950s, with various movements like Black protests and Vietnam protests gaining momentum.

Women's Rights Movement

The Women's Rights Movement saw waves of feminism, with the 1st wave focusing on voting rights and prohibition, and the 2nd wave starting in the 1960s. Women faced challenges like occupational sexism and violence, but made strides with events like the Roe v Wade case.

Gender Discrimination

Gender discrimination involves prejudice or discrimination based on gender, perpetuating stereotypes of gender roles. Sexist attitudes are often rooted in traditional beliefs, impacting societal institutions and women's roles in them.

Occupational Sexism

Occupational sexism refers to discriminatory practices in the workplace based on gender, affecting employment opportunities and treatment of individuals based on their gender.

LGBT Rights Movement

The LGBT Rights Movement has aimed for acceptance, equal rights, and participation in all societal levels. Key events include the Stonewall riots in 1969, the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in 2015, and the Matthew Shepard Act in 2009.