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Taking A Stand

Chapter 18

TermDefinition
Movement An organized effort to draw attention to a problem or to change public opinion or policy.
Activist A person who uses direct action to either support or oppose an issue.
Boycott Refusal to have dealings with a person, a business, or a country.
Civil Rights Rights belonging to a person because he or she is a citizen.
Minority Group A group that is considered different from the dominant group in society, and often does not receive the same advantages.
Segregation The forced separation of people, usually based on race.
Women's Rights Economic, legal, and social rights for women equal to those for men.
Who was Kathy Striebel? A 12 year old girl who planned on becoming a women's rights crusader. She wanted to join the boy's swim team for her school, but was rejected.
Protest An expression of disapproval, or objection, often in opposition to something or someone.
Compromise An agreement reached by adjustment or changing an original plan.
Motivation The act of providing a reason to act a certain way.
Equality The state of being equal, or the same as.
What does A.I.M stand for? American Indian Movement
What does N.O.W stand for? National Organization of Women
What does AAAC stand for? Afro-American Action Committee
What does B.W.C.A stand for? Boundary Waters Canoe Area
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