What advancements have been made in the United States in terms of the rights for women and African Americans since the 1960s? After the elimination of slavery in the 1960's, "coloured" people remained to be treated differently throughout the 20th century. Schools, transportation, restaurants and even public spaces such as beaches were segregated, ghettos were formed in the northern cities and groups harassed and murdered black citizens. This era of segregation separated blacks from whites socially, politically, and economically consequently, beating down a race. In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled to desegregate schools and later parks, public housing, air terminals, buses etc. The Civil Rights Bill was first proposed by President Lyndon B. Johnson an American President in support of black peoples rights. Also, the issuing of the Voting Rights Act, which outlawed literacy tests for African Americans was too, driven by the president. In 1900, only one of the worlds countries permitted women the right to vote; however 74 years later, 129 countries had too, permitted this right for women. However, women were not treated equally in the work force which is an ongoing conflict to this day. Figureheads such as Margaret Thatcher, the first woman elected head of state in Europe and Indira Gandhi, the first Female president in India helped equalize women's rights as their influence was not ignored. By the late 1960's almost all women had access to birth control. This meant that women could have a say in when they wanted to have children, therefore allowing them to pursue their careers and further bring them closer in equality to men. They gained the right of choice. After gaining the right to vote, the issue of equal pay arose and because women still didn't receive the same level of pay as men did, the solution resulted in more women entering into politics.
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