Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Why was the act important to women?
It had a greater protection for the right to vote.
What is the Civil Rights Act?
It is illegal for employers to discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, in hiring, firing, promoting, compensating or in terms , conditions or privileges of employment.
What President addressed the bill?
John F. Kennedy.
Who added the prohibition of sex discrimination to the Civil Rights Act.
Howard W. Smith.
Why were women concerned with losing the labor law?
Pregnant women and women who were in poverty wouldn't be protected.
