PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973
THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT DURING THE 1960S
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equal opportunity in housing
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affirmative action programs
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black participation in politics
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separate but equal facilities
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the 1960s it achieved impressive judicial and legislative victories against discrimination in public accommodations and voting. It had less complete but still considerable success in combating job and housing discrimination.
Detailed explanation-2: -One Legacy of the civil rights movement that has been challenged in recent years is what? Affirmative action programs. An organization formed in 1960 to coordinate sit-ins and other protests and to give young blacks a larger role in civil rights.
Detailed explanation-3: -Affirmative actions include training programs, outreach efforts, and other positive steps. These procedures should be incorporated into the company’s written personnel policies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Definition: Affirmative action is a policy initiative in which a person’s nationality, sex, religion, and caste are taken into account by a company or a government organisation to extend employment or education opportunities.