What the Civil Rights Act does
This bill prohibits many forms of discrimination based on a person's...
o Religion
o Sex
o National origin
Major components of the bill
Parts of the Civil Rights Act often are directly referred to by their "Titles"...
Title 1 - Voting
Requires that voter registration requirements are the same for everyone. Title 1 provided a framework for equal access to voting, but did not ensure it, since discriminatory tactics such as poll taxes and literacy tests were not prohibited - as long as they were equally administered. For more on this refer to the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Title 2 - Places of public accomodation
Prohibits discrimination in businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and theaters. Clubs considered "private" are exempt.
Title 3 - Public facilities
Prohibits state and municipal governments from discriminating access to public facilities.
Title 4 - Public education
Title 5 - Commission on Civil Rights
Title 6
Title 7 - Equal Employment Opportunity
Prohibits a company from refusing to hire someone based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It also prohibits restricting opportunities for advancement based on those criteria.
Title 8
Title 9
Title 10
Created the Community Relations Service (CRS).