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Unruh Civil Rights Act (1959)

Unruh Civil Rights Act (1959). Jessica Nelson Natalie Buckley Tiffany Roman. “All persons within the jurisdiction of this state are free and equal, and no matter what their sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic

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Unruh Civil Rights Act (1959)

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  1. Unruh Civil Rights Act (1959) Jessica Nelson Natalie Buckley Tiffany Roman

  2. “All persons within the jurisdiction of this state are free and equal, and no matter what their sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation are entitled to the full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, or services in all business establishments of every kind whatsoever.”- California Civil Code Section 51

  3. Who or What Authored The Unruh Civil Rights Act? • Jessie M. Unruh • California Civil Code

  4. A Clip • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WYsEkqBsGE

  5. What were the significant Points of the Unruh Civil Rights act? • Provides Protection • Applies to Businesses in California • What the act specifically is meant for?

  6. What businesses are Covered? • This law requires "Full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges or services in all business establishments." This includes but is not limited to: • Hotels and Motels • Non-Profit Organizations • Restaurants • Theaters • Hospitals • Barber and Beauty Shops • Housing Accommodations • Public Agencies • Retail Establishments

  7. What Remedies are Available for Victims of Discrimination? • Out-Of-Pocket Expenses • Cease and Desist Orders • Damages for Emotional Distress • Exemplary Damages

  8. What Should Victims Do? • File a complaint • Time limit • Speak with a representative

  9. Texas Columnist, Molly Ivins: • "In order to get anything done, first you have to get the power [. . .] Getting power is usually ugly. The way one judges politicians is by what they do when they have power: Help people or screw people.“

  10. The Logic Behind the Law • Jesse Unruh believed in equality and had a vision for “a greater California.” • “Unruh was a dominating character, a combination of intelligence, political power, idealism, wit, anger, and cynicism.”

  11. Not Everyone Agreed • Unruh’s logic was that everyone should have a fair chance in the business world, regardless of race or disability; the Senate was conservative and against the act becoming law. • Eventually, Unruh used his political power to twist the system and get his way by killing every bill that was pending in the assembly. • “Long after his death, victims of discrimination can fight back with the Unruh Civil Rights Act.”

  12. Unruh Impact Democracy • Go more in depth on the hot topics in government. • Explains the different aspects of each topic. • For example: Disability, Pregnancy, and Sexual Harassment

  13. Sources • Boyarsky, Bill. "Not pure, Not Simple." The Los Angles Times, November 7, 2011, 1-3. • CA Government. "Equal Rights 101 Lesson PLan." California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Last modified August 9, 2010. Accessed October 29, 2012. http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/ ER101LessonPlan.htm.

  14. Sources Continued • "General Information about the UNRUH CIVIL RIGHTS ACT." California Department of Fair Employment & Housing Fact Sheet. Accessed October 29, 2012. http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/res/docs/publications/DFEH-250.pdf.

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