All Flashcards
What is the main idea of the Equal Protection Clause?
No state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Define social movement.
Collective actions aimed at transforming social, political, economic, or cultural norms.
What is equal protection?
Ensuring that all people are treated equally under the law.
Define civil disobedience.
Challenging unjust laws through non-violent means.
What is voter suppression?
Efforts to prevent eligible voters from registering or voting.
What is segregation?
The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.
Define discrimination.
Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
What is nonviolent resistance?
The practice of achieving goals through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, economic or political noncooperation, without using violence.
Define co-optation (in the context of social movements).
Adopting the language and goals of a movement without fully implementing them.
What is meant by 'status quo'?
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Define political representation.
Increasing access to voting and ensuring fair representation in government.
What was the purpose of Title IX?
Prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs and activities receiving federal funding.