Equality in History How has it changed Civil

Civil Rights Then Could not vote. Less job opportunity. Marriage was limited. Separate, but

How the Civil Rights Movement Launched the Fight for LGBT, Women's Equality Below is

Gay Rights Then Consider immoral or ill. Could not marry. Less attention in the

Women’s Rights Then House wife. Little job opportunity. Less pay for the same job/position

Rights for those with Disabilities Then They were feared by some and thus kept

What was done to change equality? People rallied together to protest laws that banned

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Equality in History How has it changed?

Civil Rights Then Could not vote. Less job opportunity. Marriage was limited. Separate, but equal. Segregation: o Schools Now Can vote. Equal job opportunity. Interracial marriage is legal. Economic equality. Integration: o Bathrooms o Schools o Water fountains o Bathrooms o Buses o Transportation

How the Civil Rights Movement Launched the Fight for LGBT, Women's Equality Below is a link to a PBS interview. Ray Suarez speaks with two professors regarding LGBT and Women’s rights and how they have changed through history. http: //www. pbs. org/newshour/bb/nation/julydec 13/civilrights_09 -02. html The professors give examples of how the civil rights movement led to equality for other groups of people.

Gay Rights Then Consider immoral or ill. Could not marry. Less attention in the news and courts. Higher chance of hate crimes occurring. Same-sex acts were illegal. Typically not accepted. o Most people kept quite about their sexuality. Now Being gay is not a choice. Marriage equality is rising. o Civil union is an alternative. o Fifteen states legalize same-sex marriage. Action is taken against hate crimes. Same-sex acts are legal. Widely accepted today.

Women’s Rights Then House wife. Little job opportunity. Less pay for the same job/position as a man. Could not vote. Less activities for women to participate in. Arranged marriages. Had to obey husband. Now Equal job opportunity. Same pay for the same job/position as men. Can vote. May participate in sports, jury’s, etc. Can own their own household. Choice of abortion. Protection from abuse.

Rights for those with Disabilities Then They were feared by some and thus kept hidden. Seen as a circus act. Stereotyped more than they are now. Considered a tragedy. Sent to institutions and asylums. Little to no knowledge of disabilities. Now Not feared. Seen as individuals who take longer completing tasks. Less stereotyped. Guaranteed a free and public education. More knowledge on the different types on disabilities. o Autism o Down Syndrome

What was done to change equality? People rallied together to protest laws that banned rights regarding their group or minority. Petitions are sign to change a law. o These petitions are sent through the court system to be either appealed or accepted. Marches were, and still are, a big way to get a point across. Marches are a non violent form of protesting that unties people to fight for a cause. o Some marches include: • • Marriage equality. Civil rights. Women’s rights. Gay rights.