Discrimination: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video discusses the 14th Amendment's role in protecting various minority groups from discrimination, including ethnic minorities, immigrants, Native Americans, people with disabilities, and LGBT individuals. It highlights historical and legal contexts, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act, language rights, and landmark Supreme Court cases like Obergefell vs. Hodges. The video emphasizes the ongoing struggle for equal protection and the importance of legal frameworks in safeguarding civil rights.

What is the significance of the 14th Amendment in relation to equal protection?

How did the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 impact immigration policies in the United States?

What legal protections do immigrants have against discrimination in the U.S.?

In what ways have the courts addressed the rights of Native Americans under the Constitution?

Discuss the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 on people with disabilities.

What role did the Supreme Court play in extending civil rights protections to LGBT individuals?

How does the concept of equal protection apply to groups that are numerically minorities?