Civil Rights Flashcards
Cesar Chavez
Was 1 of the many Hispanic Americans who worked to improve conditions
UFW
This Union was committed to the goal of better pay and working conditions for migrant farmworkers — those who move seasonally from farm to farm for work
Betty Friedan
She was a Jewish author that made a book named “The Feminine Mystique”, which described the dissatisfaction some women felt with their traditional roles of wife, mother, and homemaker.
NOW
To fight for equal educational and career opportunities for women
ERA
Would outlaw all discrimination based on sex
Shirley Chisholm
Was elected to represent a New York City district in the House of Representatives
Phyllis Schlafly
A conservative activist, founded the group STOP ERA to prevent its ratification
AIM
Founded in 1968 to fight for Native Americans rights
DIA
To make people aware of challenges facing people with disabilities