Sunday, November 13, 2011

Struggles and challenges faced by Minorities

3.Describe the struggles and challenges different minority groups have had to undergo in order to gain equal rights.

African Americans:

African Americans started out as slaves in the U.S. Eventually after the Civil War they gained their freedom, but then had to face segregation. They were not allowed to mix with whites and were often given less than equal facilites. Through peaceful protest by leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, African Amercians were able to win equal rights. Though they have come a long way, there is still some prejudice against them.

Women:

Women, at the time when America was founded, were seen as physically and intellectually inferior to men. They were expected to stay home and take care of the children. Eventually, women began establishing themselves as equals through major events throughout history. They include The Seneca Falls Convention, increased women employment during the world wars, and the Suffrage Movement. Though they have also come a long way, they are still not equal to men especially when it comes to income gaps.

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