
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was responsible for outlawing segregation across the country, and for also banning discrimination in hiring processes based on sex, religion or race. While initially passed in 1964, the bill was added upon in the years following to clarify and strengthen the effect of the bill.
Civil rights are the legally protected rights of all people to be treated equally regardless of race, sex, age, disability or national origin. Civil rights can also encompass religion and sexual orientation. This means freedom from discrimination in situations that include education, employment and housing.







