Poli Sci Discussion

Discussion Four

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Week 5 - Discussion

Chapter 5 - Civil Rights

Discussion (10 points):

Cut and paste a short article (or if it is too long, use a link) of a civil rights political movement that has made an impact on the American society today.

1. Summarize the article in your own words. (250 words or more).

2. In the textbook, each subheading represents a different time in history as it relates to civil rights, i.e. race and civil rights, voting rights, separate-but-equal doctrine, Brown v. Board of Education, desegregation (campaign in Congress), landmark cases, women and equal rights, and affirmative action. Choose one of these topics to discuss with your peers. (A) Explain the issue and (B) Give a current example that demonstrates how effective and relevant it is today.

*Note: Answer using the question and answer format.