What Does Civil Rights Mean?
Short answer
Civil rights are the rights that protect people from unfair treatment and guarantee equal participation in public life — like voting, fair trials and equal treatment under the law.
Explanation
Civil rights are usually protected by laws and constitutions. They're about what government and society owe every person equally.
Historical context · facts
In the U.S., the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s led to landmark laws including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Why it matters · WOKE Values commentary
Standing up for someone else's rights protects your own.