Title: Social Movements | American Government
Headings: Social Movements
Social Movements
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
A Brief History of Social Movements
The Civil Rights Movement
Enduring Image: “I Have a Dream”
The Women’s Movement
A Society of Many Movements
Social Movements and the Media
KEY TAKEAWAYS
EXERCISES

Content: Instead, there are many organizations working on a wide range of issues related to women, such as health care, social justice, and domestic violence. [ 4] They make use of digital communication to reach out to the public and to support one another. The National Organization for Women (NOW), which takes action on issues of women’s equality, provides information and opportunities for participation online. Through its website, “Take Back The Night” promotes action against domestic violence by providing an online guide to organizing events, making T-shirts and posters available, and offering access to legal assistance. [ 5]
A Society of Many Movements
Following in the footsteps of the civil rights movement and the women’s movement, other movements have formed in reaction to policies that disadvantage particular segments of society. The gay rights movement has succeeded in having policies enacted to fight discrimination in the workplace, increase access to medical benefits, and