Civil Rights Legislation
Scope Note:
Legislation that aims to protect the constitutional rights of citizens, especially to rectify past discriminatory actions toward minority groups
Category: Government and Politics
Broader Terms LegislationNarrower Terms N/AUse this term instead of Anti Discrimination Legislation | Related Terms Civil DisobedienceCivil Rights Constitutional Law Equal Education Equal Opportunities (Jobs) Equal Protection Laws Minority Groups Racial Integration Social Discrimination |
Added to ERIC: 7/1/1966