Discusses civil rights in the United States and the historical struggle to obtain such rights, including the notable civil rights movments of African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, gay and lesbian Americans, and women.
Introduction
4
(10)
Chapter 1 The Rights of African Americans
14
(24)
Chapter 2 The Rights of Native Americans
38
(26)
Chapter 3 Women's Rights
64
(19)
Chapter 4 Immigrants' Rights
83
(24)
Chapter 5 The Rights of Prisoners
107
(21)
Chapter 6 Gay and Lesbian Rights
128
(20)
Chapter 7 Disability Rights, the Rights of Children, Teens, and Senior Adults, and Animal Rights