The Evolution of Equality

Question 1

What are major developments in expanding rights for women?

Answer 1

Equal Pay Act:
-Can't discriminate based on sex.
Title Nine:
-Bans discrimination in schools
Equal Rights Amendment:
-The U.S can't deny rights of any kind based on sex.

Question 2

What is affirmative action?

Answer 2

Govt. contractors must have representative work force

Policy in favor of those who experience discrimination in employment or education.

Question 3

Major developments in expanding rights for latinos?

Answer 3

Desegregation of schools.

Rights for farm workers.

Question 4

Major developments in expanding Gay/Lesbian rights?

Answer 4

Stonewall Riots:
-NYC 1969
Annual Pride Parades:
-Begin in 1970's
1990s:
Military- Don't Ask/Don't Tell
2011:
Don't Ask/Don't Tell repealed
Defense of Marriage Act (1996)

Question 5

Major developments in expanding rights for the disabled

Answer 5

Disability Rights Movement:

-Until 1970 schools refused to educate disabled children

Question 6

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 6

(1990)

Prohibits discrimination by employers.