2006-10-17 09:27:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
One of the concerns in a democracy is a "tyranny of the majority."
In the case of the U.S., this was expressed mostly as racism against non-whites, particularly against people of African descent.
With the passage of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, and, almost 100 years later, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the government recognized that minorities have certain inherent rights.
These rights were extended to all racial minorities, and also to women and handicapped people.
2006-10-17 09:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the right to not be discriminated against based on minority status? And I am a double minority (black woman) and I am not sure!
2006-10-17 09:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by GreenEyedSista 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
special rights for minorities or rights that are highlighted so that minorities notice them...
There shouldn't be a special class of people...be it... white, black, hispanic... but I can see how these rights are necessary to level the playing a field a little bit...
2006-10-17 09:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by RUNINTLKT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
minority rights are special privileges given to people who are considered a "minority" AKA affirmative action. Some would have you believe these people deserve special treatment because of their race or ethnicity AKA racism.
2006-10-17 09:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that term should exist. In the work force, I only hire the best qualified for the job, not based on color, and I should not be told that I have to hire somebody based on color, I just want a qualified individual for the position I am hiring for.
2006-10-17 09:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nothing special. It is politician talk for "equal rights".
2006-10-17 09:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋