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3)
The last several decades of the Twentieth Century saw the emergence of new groups of
Americans claiming rights as citizens. To what extent does the failure of the Equal Rights
Amendment (
Document 7
) to be ratified, but the signing of Title IX (
Document 8
) into law,
signal women's changing role and rights in modern America? After reading President George
H.W. Bush's remarks (
Document 9
), why do you believe it took so long for the country to
acknowledge and protect the rights of the disabled?
Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman drafted the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a
proposed amendment to the United States Constitution. The purpose of this amendment is to
guarantee that every American citizen has the same legal rights. Similarly, this amendment was
designed to erase all legal differences between men and women in every aspect of life. In the
1960s, as the women's movement grew in the United States, support for the Equal Rights
Amendment increased. After being introduced by U.S. representative Martha Griffiths, the ERA
was approved by the House of Representatives on October 12 and the U.S. Senate in 1972. The
document was subsequently sent to state legislatures for ratification. For several reasons,
approval of this amendment was never attained. One explanation was that men thought they
needed a delicious supper prepared for them when they arrived home from work. They felt that
the ERA passage would result in equal rights for men and women, requiring men to spend more
time in the kitchen and caring for the children while their spouses were at work. They think that
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if this occurs, the man will become the wife and the woman will become the man, and they will
lose control of the
In 1972, when the Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 became law, the rights and
status of women in modern America were modified. Only programs that get financial aid are
entitled to utilize Title IX, which the Court has approved. The primary objective of this
amendment is to restrict the use of public funding by groups that promote sex discrimination in
educational programs. Moreover, this amendment protects people against sexism in educational
projects and other educational activities. Thus, all schools, colleges, and universities must ensure
that every student can access a high-quality education. The ERA and Title IX have a complex
relationship. If the ERA were passed, it would only apply to state-run institutions, not private
ones, such as some schools and colleges. Therefore it would not defend and protect women from
discrimination in such settings. In addition, Title IX requires all institutions to react effectively to
allegations of sexual harassment or violence against their students. By adopting this action, the
individual will not be denied equal and free access to education.
It took so long for the country to acknowledge and protect the rights of individuals with
disabilities because their exclusion and segregation were not seen as discriminatory actions. The
government, however, considered that people with disabilities faced difficulties due to their
limitations and medical issues. They were unaware that this constituted another kind of
discrimination. In recent decades, discrimination against persons with disabilities has grown
increasingly apparent to the American public and government. The movement for disability
rights has made significant efforts to bring to the attention of politicians and the whole country
the injustices suffered by certain persons with impairments. Unemployment and illiteracy were
two of these wrongs. As a result of prejudices and societal limitations, individuals with
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impairments must cope with economic and social challenges. These problems were not caused
by their disabilities but by how the country saw them.
4)
How does Maya Angelou’s inauguration poem (
Document 10
) reflect upon the identity of
“hyphenated Americans” by the early 1990s? In reading
Document 11
, how does President-Elect
Barack Obama define Americanism? Looking back over documents 1-13, did his election as the
first person of color to become President of the United States resolve the questions and crises
surrounding the definition of an American citizen? In a post-9/11 world, has America progressed
in its inclusiveness? Why or why not?
The hyphenated American identity of the early 1990s was represented favorably in Maya
Angelou's first poem. The poem investigates the cultural diversity of hyphenated Americans. The
poem sought to promote attitudes that support diversity acceptance while maximizing ethnic
diversity. Maya Angelou's poem during Bill Clinton's inauguration was intended to encourage
Americans while emphasizing the country's cultural diversity. Americans see variety as a vital
characteristic. Americans must foster the cultural diversity that is considered the foundation of
their wonderful country. According to the poem, immigrants come to the United States to pursue
better opportunities because they feel they are the foundation of the nation's stability and growth.
Americanism, according to President Obama, is a notion. A concept that inspires belief,
persistence, and courage to make goals come true. As shown by Barack Obama, Americanism
aspires to better society. Obama envisioned a world in which responsible people would strive to
make choices based on American principles.
When Obama was elected president, American citizenship was under intense attack.
Unlike people of color, the president was guarded among white folks. American citizenship is
attainable from birth. Voters are advised to make choices that will result in the election of
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informed leaders who will protect the constitution by embracing citizenship integrity. The
election of Barack Obama put citizenship questions to rest.
The United States has been more inclusive since 9/11. To accommodate the diversity of
culture and religion, policies have been enacted. President Joe Biden's administration employs
many policymakers from diverse backgrounds who represent all Americans of all cultures.
Americans of all backgrounds may seek opportunities without bias. The legal system empowers
individuals to struggle for a more equitable society in which everyone has equal rights. Stability
and prosperity are envisaged with an inclusive outlook.
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Works Cited
"Americans with Disabilities Act ." 1990. Remarks of President George H.W. Bush. "Equal
Rights
Amendment." 1972. Originally drafted by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman. "Title IX of the
Education
Amendments of 1972." n.d. Signed into law by President Richard M. Nixon on June 23, 1972.