i. latino activism see page 241 in ordinary americans
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“Other” Civil Rights Movements of the 1970’s (See Chapter 23) Jot down Quotes & Terms with commentary for Notebook. I. Latino Activism See page 241 in Ordinary Americans Ex: Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta & the UFW union. Tactics Include: Hunger Strikes, Marches & Political Activism - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
“Other” Civil Rights Movementsof the 1970’s
(See Chapter 23)
Jot down Quotes & Terms with commentary for Notebook
I. Latino ActivismSee page 241 in Ordinary Americans
Ex: Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta & the UFW union
Tactics Include: Hunger Strikes,Marches & Political Activism
Goals Include: Greater PoliticalRepresentation, Cultural Pride,
Immigration & Education Reform
II. Native American ActivismSee page 243 in Ordinary Americans
Ex: AIMTactics Include: Militant
Actions, Political Activism, Legal Appeals
Goals Include: Self Determination &
Autonomy, Cultural Pride, Reservation Policy Reform
Many Indian leaders Like Dennis Banks & Russell Means Blame Federal Government (BIA) for Many Indian Troubles
Alcatraz Occupation1969-1971
Wounded KneeOccupation
1973
III. Feminist MovementSee page 246 in Ordinary Americans
Tactics Include: “Consciousness” Raising,Legal Appeals, Political
Activism
Goals Include: Full Economic, Political and Social Equality to Men
Friedan book raises awareness & sparks activism
among feministsEx: Miss America Contest
Protests& Founding of National
Organization for Women
Examples ofFeminist Activism:Publicity,
Roe v. WadeFighting
“Glass Ceiling”
IV. Student Activism Ex: FSM, SDS & Anti- Vietnam War
V. Gay Rights Movement
Ex: Stonewall RiotsHarvey Milk
Conservative “New Right” Backlash to “Identity Politics” of the 1970’s Begins