Civil rights are the basic rights guaranteed by law to every citizen of a country. They include freedoms such as the right to vote, equal protection under the law, and freedom from discrimination based on race or other characteristics.
Related terms
Segregation: The enforced separation of different racial groups in public spaces such as schools, transportation, or housing.
Discrimination: Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals or groups based on certain characteristics like race, gender, religion, etc.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: Federal legislation that aimed to overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote.