Social and civil progress in the USA, c.1950-1973
I can assess the extent of progress experienced by African Americans and women in the USA between the 1950s and 1970s.
Social and civil progress in the USA, c.1950-1973
I can assess the extent of progress experienced by African Americans and women in the USA between the 1950s and 1970s.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Many women and African Americans felt like second class citizens.
- Women and African Americans benefitted from changes in the law in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
- Some new laws were poorly enforced.
- Some groups continued to oppose equality for women and African Americans.
Common misconception
New laws immediately improved the lives of women and African Americans.
Poor enforcement and unchanged attitudes undermined the impact of some changes in the law.
Keywords
Second class citizen - someone who is not given the same rights and opportunities as other people in a society, usually because they belong to a particular group
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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