U.S. Social Justice Movements

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What was the main impact of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 on Asian immigration?

  • It granted women the right to vote.
  • It restricted immigration based on race and nationality.
  • It abolished national origin quotas, allowing for increased immigration. (correct)
  • It prohibited discrimination based on disability in employment.

What was a key outcome of the feminist movement in the 1960s-1980s?

  • The deinstitutionalization of people with disabilities.
  • The granting of tribal sovereignty to Native American tribes.
  • The push for reproductive rights, equal pay, and an end to gender-based violence. (correct)
  • The passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

What was the main focus of the disability rights movement in the 1970s?

  • The granting of women's suffrage.
  • The redress and reparations for Japanese Americans interned during WWII.
  • The abolition of national origin quotas in immigration.
  • The push for accessibility, equal opportunities, and deinstitutionalization. (correct)

What law prohibited discrimination based on sex in education?

<p>Title IX. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Asian American activists' push for redress and reparations in the 1980s?

<p>The Civil Liberties Act of 1988. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?

<p>To establish tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern for disability rights activists today?

<p>Healthcare disparities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008?

<p>It expanded the definition of disability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary achievement of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975?

<p>It increased tribal autonomy in education and resource management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a current issue related to tribal sovereignty?

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Asian American Immigration Rights

  • Early 20th century: Asian immigrants faced exclusionary laws, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) and the Immigration Act of 1917, which restricted immigration based on race and nationality.
  • 1965: Immigration and Nationality Act abolished national origin quotas, allowing for increased Asian immigration.
  • 1980s: Asian American activists pushed for redress and reparations for Japanese Americans interned during WWII, resulting in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.
  • Modern issues: Asian Americans continue to face challenges, including discrimination, deportation, and bias in education and employment.

Gender Equality

  • 19th Amendment (1920): Granted women the right to vote, but did not address other forms of gender-based discrimination.
  • 1960s-1980s: Feminist movement pushed for reproductive rights, equal pay, and an end to gender-based violence.
  • Title IX (1972): Prohibited discrimination based on sex in education, leading to increased opportunities for women in sports and education.
  • Modern issues: Pay gap, reproductive rights, and sexual harassment/assault remain prominent gender equality concerns.

Disability Rights Activism

  • 1970s: Disability rights movement emerged, focusing on accessibility, equal opportunities, and deinstitutionalization.
  • 1990: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibited discrimination based on disability in employment, transportation, and public accommodations.
  • 2008: ADA Amendments Act expanded the definition of disability, increasing protections for individuals with disabilities.
  • Modern issues: Accessibility, employment discrimination, and healthcare disparities remain key concerns for disability rights activists.

Tribal Sovereignty

  • Indian Reorganization Act (1934): Reversed assimilation policies, promoting tribal self-governance and cultural preservation.
  • Indian Civil Rights Act (1968): Extended federal civil rights protections to Native Americans, but with limitations.
  • 1975: Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act increased tribal autonomy in education and resource management.
  • Modern issues: Tribal sovereignty, land rights, and cultural preservation remain critical concerns, with ongoing struggles over resource extraction, environmental issues, and law enforcement jurisdiction.

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