Cival Rights Flashcards

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Civil Rights

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The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality - Civil rights for every person means that regardless of gender, skin color, religion, nationality, age, disability, o religion, a person should not be discriminated against. Civil rights include the right to free speech, privacy, religion, assembly, a fair trial, and freedom of thought.

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Prejudice

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Preconcieived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

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Racism

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is the belief that some races are better than others, and the actionsthat can happen from those beliefs.

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Segregation

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To separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others

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Boycott

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To refuse to buy, use or go to, in order to make a protest or bring about a change.

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