Answers to the big mama epic worksheet The Civil Rights Movement The fight for equality in America 1950s – 1960s Answers to the big mama epic worksheet

Women and Minority Groups Seek Equal Rights Page FOUR on worksheet

National Organization of Women - NOW Women’s movement for equality

Equal Rights Amendment - ERA Demanded equal opportunity for jobs and education for women Ratified in 1972, but had not passed by 1982, so it never became law. Even though it FAILED, brought attention to women’s rights issues

“equal pay for equal work” Created by NOW Women deserve to be paid the same amount of money as a man if they do the same job

Women’s Athletic Programs Title IX (9) – requires colleges to have women’s sports programs Encourages professional competition (like the WNBA)

Cesar Chavez Head of National Farm Workers Association led a strike against farmers and helped form a union. Led to higher pay and benefits for Mexican workers He used MLK’s examples of nonviolence to fight inequality.

American Indian Movement - AIM demanded rights for people on reservations and federal money Successfully won some of their land back

Despite being a failure, what does the ERA do for women’s rights? Think about it! Do on your own Despite being a failure, what does the ERA do for women’s rights?

Changes in American Society since the 1970s Page FOUR on worksheet

Increased Opportunities After the African-American Civil Rights movement, more attention was given to other minority groups and their inequality in America Other minority groups are given: access to education, fair employment, civil rights

Immigration Patterns Changing from a majority of European (a hundred years ago) to Hispanic and Asian More people want to come to the US than what is allowed by law

Communities Becoming more diverse as cultures, races and religions live in integrated communities