Introduction
The civil rights movement has been one of the leading social actions experienced in America over the past century. This movement became prevalent among minority groups namely African-American, and women in our country who felt there rights and privileges were aggrieved in one way or another. The civil rights movement was typically centered in the Southern regions of the country which at that time was highly populated by African-Americans. This civil right initiative focused on specific rights such as voting rights, women rights, LGBT rights, and racial inequality in education, economic and political opportunities.
Civil rights in America
The civil right movement had a major impact on modern-day women rights and equal educational …show more content…
In order to have a comprehensive voting rights law, the United States should implement affirmative steps to mobilize potential voters and make sure the right to vote is strongly protected. A barrier to voting in the United States is systematically mandated through voter registration practices. The requirements that are mandated for registration significantly lessens voter turnout which are aimed at the low-income and younger people in our society that cannot afford State Issued Identification Cards or Driver Licenses many of these individuals are members of a minority group. To resolve voter registration issues in future, registration will need to be made easier with same day registration, State Identification funding aid and strong compliance with the National Voter Registration Act. Same day registration allows voter to register on the same day of voting than the current laws in many states that mandates for them to register to vote weeks in advance.
Conclusion
The United States of America has made tremendous strides and progress in expanding voting rights over the years which have made it easier for eligible citizens to partake in their constitution rights to vote for their respective candidates of choice. Voting rights rules are an essential aspect in the everyday struggle for civil rights for many citizens in America, which in turn limits the individual empowerment of the citizenry to achieve
The civil rights movement has been one of the leading social actions experienced in America over the past century. This movement became prevalent among minority groups namely African-American, and women in our country who felt there rights and privileges were aggrieved in one way or another. The civil rights movement was typically centered in the Southern regions of the country which at that time was highly populated by African-Americans. This civil right initiative focused on specific rights such as voting rights, women rights, LGBT rights, and racial inequality in education, economic and political opportunities.
Civil rights in America
The civil right movement had a major impact on modern-day women rights and equal educational …show more content…
In order to have a comprehensive voting rights law, the United States should implement affirmative steps to mobilize potential voters and make sure the right to vote is strongly protected. A barrier to voting in the United States is systematically mandated through voter registration practices. The requirements that are mandated for registration significantly lessens voter turnout which are aimed at the low-income and younger people in our society that cannot afford State Issued Identification Cards or Driver Licenses many of these individuals are members of a minority group. To resolve voter registration issues in future, registration will need to be made easier with same day registration, State Identification funding aid and strong compliance with the National Voter Registration Act. Same day registration allows voter to register on the same day of voting than the current laws in many states that mandates for them to register to vote weeks in advance.
Conclusion
The United States of America has made tremendous strides and progress in expanding voting rights over the years which have made it easier for eligible citizens to partake in their constitution rights to vote for their respective candidates of choice. Voting rights rules are an essential aspect in the everyday struggle for civil rights for many citizens in America, which in turn limits the individual empowerment of the citizenry to achieve