Understanding Racism Through Policy and Law

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What is the 'Voting Rights Act of 1965' known for?
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It prohibited racial discrimination in voting in the United States.
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What was the main purpose of the 'Fair Housing Act' of 1968?
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To eliminate discrimination in housing based on race, religion, or nationality.
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What is 'affirmative action'?
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Policies that aim to increase access to education and employment for historically marginalized groups.
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What is the 'Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2009'?
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A U.S. law that expands previous laws and adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the federal hate-crime law.
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What is the purpose of the 'Civil Rights Act of 1964'?
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To outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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What policy did the UN introduce to combat global racism?
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The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
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Which doctrine enabled segregation through the 'separate but equal' ruling?
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Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896.
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What did the Loving v. Virginia case decide?
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It declared anti-miscegenation laws unconstitutional, allowing interracial marriage.
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What is the role of the 'U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission' (EEOC)?
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It enforces laws against workplace discrimination.
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What is the significance of Canada's Multiculturalism Act?
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It promotes the understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity within Canada.
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What law ensures people with disabilities are not discriminated against?
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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What is the significance of the European Union's Racial Equality Directive?
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It prohibits racial and ethnic discrimination in employment and training.
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What party system change facilitated dismantling of apartheid laws in South Africa?
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The transition from Apartheid to a majority rule system by the African National Congress (ANC).
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What are the 'Guidelines on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association?
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Guidelines developed by the OSCE to ensure individuals can practice their right to peaceful assembly, free from discrimination.
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What is the use of 'consent decrees' in policing reforms?
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They are agreements established by the government to enforce changes in police departments accused of racial discrimination.
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