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What is the definition of Social Movements?
Organized groups pushing for social, political, or economic change.
What is the definition of Equal Protection?
Everyone gets treated the same under the law.
What is the definition of Civil Rights?
Legal rights that protect from discrimination.
What is the definition of Activism?
Taking action to create change.
What is the definition of Repression?
Government using force to stop dissent.
What is the definition of Police Brutality?
Excessive force by law enforcement.
What is the definition of Demonstration?
Public gathering to protest or support a cause.
What is the definition of March?
Organized walk for a cause.
What is the definition of Rally?
Gathering for a cause, often with speeches.
What is the definition of Counter-protest?
Protest against another protest.
What was the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Banned segregation in public places and employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Eliminated discriminatory voting practices, such as literacy tests, that disenfranchised African Americans.
What was the impact of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?
Mandated equal pay for equal work regardless of sex, though disparities persist.
What was the impact of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Prohibited workplace discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, and national origin.
What was the impact of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978?
Protects pregnant workers from employment discrimination.
What was the impact of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009?
Made it easier to sue employers for pay discrimination.
What were the causes and effects of the Civil Rights Movement?
Cause: Systemic racial discrimination and segregation. Effect: Landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act.
What were the causes and effects of the Women's Rights Movement?
Cause: Gender inequality in jobs, education, and politics. Effect: Increased legal protections and greater representation, though inequality persists.
What was the cause and effect of government repression of social movements?
Cause: Government aims to maintain status quo or perceived order. Effect: Can galvanize support for the movement, but also suppress dissent and cause violence.
What was the cause and effect of police brutality during social movements?
Cause: Perceived threat to public order or discriminatory practices. Effect: Increased public outrage, media attention, and demands for police reform.