Social Movements of the 1960's by Gabrielle Current

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Women's Rights 1962

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In 1962, feminist icon and author, Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique. This marked the beginning of the "Women's Liberation Movement." The book expresses the hopelessness of a woman who feels she has no purpose during the 60s.

National Organization for Women 1966

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Feminist organization whose purpose is to bring women into total participation in American Society, and obtain all the privileges "in truly equal partnership with men." Served as the major vehicle to end sex discrimination and promote equality.

Martin Luther King Junior 1963

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MLK's famous "I have a Dream" speech calls for an end to racism in the US. This speech marks the defining moment of the "American Civil Rights Movement."

Civil Rights 1964-1965

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President Johnson urged a Civil Rights Act by Congress that prohibited discrimination in public places, gave the Justice Department permission to sue states that discriminated against women/minorities, and promised equal opportunities in workplaces to all.
The Voting Rights Act removed poll taxes and other tools that southern whites used in order to prevent blacks from voting.

Cesar Chavez 1967-1968

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Cesar Chavez was a migrant worker from Arizona who was the first to strike for equal rights and pay in the fields. He organized Mexican field workers against powerful grape and lettuce farmers.

Mr. McGrath Interview

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"Peace: many people genuinely accepted the civil rights movement... many young people mistrusted the government, especially after it had allowed segregation to legally exist. The war in Vietnam was unpopular but it brought many people in the government to effect change... People were ready for positive change...they willingly accepted the consequences."

Works Cited

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Paragraph/ Thesis

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The 1960s was a decade comprised of cultural and political trends. Social movements occurred as a result of racial and social prejudice from previous decades. Significant social movements include Civil Rights, Women's Rights and Latino boycotts. Famous political figures such as Martin Luther King Junior and Betty Friedan were ready for change and fought for the freedom and equality of African Americans and women no matter the consequences. The sixties was a determination for social justice of racism and sexism. As a response to previous decades of oppression, segregation, and racial discrimination, African Americans, Latinos and women spoke out to obtain a highly successful period of change, equality and peace, called the 1960s.

Full Interview (with Mr. McGrath)

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Outline/Summary

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