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The Equal Rights Struggle Expands

The Equal Rights Struggle Expands. Section 4 Pgs. 895-900. Other Minorities Organize. Key? - How did other minorities fight for civil rights? Latino population diverse. Mexican Americans united under Cesar Chavez, a Mexican farm worker. Created a labor union under non-violent tactics.

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The Equal Rights Struggle Expands

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  1. The Equal Rights Struggle Expands Section 4 Pgs. 895-900

  2. Other Minorities Organize • Key? - How did other minorities fight for civil rights? • Latino population diverse. • Mexican Americans united under Cesar Chavez, a Mexican farm worker. • Created a labor union under non-violent tactics. • The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC).

  3. continued • 1965 – Grape growers refused to recognize WFWOC. • Chavez launched a nation-wide grape boycott. • Success for Chavez when in 1970 negotiated a favorable contract. • Mexicans united in cities for better education. • 1970, formed La RazaUnida , to help elect Mexicans to public office.

  4. Native American Activism • Suffered loss of lands and massive killing. • Reservations in poverty. • Indian schools- their culture forbidden. • Must assimilate, blend into white society. • “termination policy” ending federal protection of assets and giving power to the states. • Also, sold 1.6 million acres of their land. • NA united to protest –founded the National Congress of American Indians. (NCAI)

  5. continued • NA Indians least prosperous and short life span. • 1961 met in Chicago and issued the Declaration of Indian Purpose. • Wanted to the right to choose their own way of life – preserve heritage. • AIM –American Indian Movement founded in 1968. • Indian Self-Determination Act and Education Assistance Act of 1975 gave tribal more control over social programs, law enforcement and education.

  6. The Women’s Movement Revives • Key? – What did the Women’s Movement hope to achieve? • During WWII, 7 million women worked. • 1960s women continued to demand equal rights. • Limited legal rights: signing contracts, selling property, getting credit. • Society pressure to quit work if pregnant.

  7. Continued • Betty Friedan’s founded the National Organization for Women (NOW). • Mission to help women get good jobs and equal pay. • “glass ceiling”- invisible barrier that keeps women from receiving same promotions as men.

  8. Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) • Congress passed in 1972 . • Did not pass ratification from 38 states needed. • Well-organized opposition from Phyllis Schafly who thought it would destroy families. • The Higher Education Act of 1972 – Title IX- outlawed discrimination against women in schools, and receiving federal funds.

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