Civil Rights Movements

Definition

Civil Rights Movements are social movements that advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics. These movements seek to address systemic discrimination and inequality through various forms of activism.

Related terms

Rosa Parks: An African American woman who famously refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Indian National Congress: A political organization in British India that played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Women's Suffrage Movement: A movement advocating for women's right to vote and equal treatment under the law.