Chiongs- History of Social Progress.pptx

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1. History of Social Progress By: Claire C. Chiong

2. Social Progress is defined as the capacity of a society to meet the basic human needs of its citizens, establish the building blocks that allow citizens and communities to enhance and sustain the quality of their lives, and create the conditions for all individuals to reach their full potential.

3. History of Social Progress Progressive Era Executive Order 9981 (1948) Workforce 2000 Civil Rights Act of 1964 A B C D 1. 3. 2. 4.

4. Progressive Era (1896-1917) *Began in the late 1800s and focused on both political and ethical reform. *Progressives believed that all people deserved the opportunity to flourish through government regulations controlling workplace environments, hiring practices, unions, child labor, minimum wage, etc.

5. Executive Order 9981 (1948) Although it did not prohibit segregation, it did mandate equal treatment and opportunity for all people in the armed services, regardless of their race or ethnicity.

6. Civil Rights Act of 1964 P rohibitin g discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or sex.

7. Workforce 2000 was created in the late 1980s and discussed a variety of factors predicted to influence America’s workforce by the year 2000.

8. Thank you!! !