Title VII

The need for civil right laws and discrimination guidelines was addressed by the courts because the United States has multiple minority groups which include Blacks, Jews, Asian Americans, European immigrants, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, homosexuals, and people with disabilities. Historically it has been visualized and vocalized, by the actions of people in the majority group, that members of the minority groups mentioned should not have an equal chance for economic, political, or social advancement. Members of these minorities have been, denied the right to vote, discriminated against in housing, education, and employment, denied equal access to restaurants, hotels, and other public accommodations and facilities.
One of the main goals of the laws, regulations and courts of the United States has been to end discrimination and guarantee equal rights and opportunities for all people. The following text, found in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, provides the basis ...