Question

Compare the changes of the 1960s civil rights in the United States to present. Have any of the roles and responsibilities changed? What changes could they make?

Answer 1

The civil rights movement shifted to a new phase in 1968. The story runs from the 1955 bus boycott to the 1968 struggle where an assassin killed Martin Luther King Jr. The struggle was to get equal treatment. Real work began after the legislative victories. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made possible large-scale progress in breaking down job segregation. The Act's Title VII outlaws exclusion from higher paying jobs. Title VII stops discrimination in promotions, and, benefits.

After 1960 the movement forged new alliances, and, confronted new issues. The new stage saw coalition building with those affected by inequality, and, discrimination. Welfare rights movements saw stronger allies amongst liberals. Obstacles remained in housing, and, employment. Economic activity lagged behind political, and, social activity. Hopes were met with structural unemployment due to de-industrialization, and, automation. Harsh drug laws increased structural inequality. Black incarceration rates increased. There were conservative movements that created an environment hostile to reform. Established national organizations such as NAACP work for African Americans. The long civil rights movement struggle continues. The role of those in the struggle has not changed. Legislation sees resistance now. The long civil rights movement framework tough challenges that govern polarized nations that can elect Barack Obama yet not take to heart that we are in a network of mutuality. It should not be a struggle.