Description
This course explores the origins and evolution of American civil rights policy. It involves an examination of American slavery, the United States Constitution, pre- and post-Civil War enactments and the role of the judiciary in developing civil rights laws. It also encompasses an examination of the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 60’s emphasizing this country’s legislative and judicial responses to that movement. Finally, the course examines modern day civil rights issues, including their procedural aspects as well as controversial present day issues such as reparations and affirmative action.