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Preferred term
civil rights
Definition
- Civil rights are guarantees of equal social opportunities and equal protection under the law regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics. Examples of civil rights include the right to vote, the right to a fair trial, the right to government services, the right to a public education, and the right to access public facilities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Governance; Civil Rights]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/civil_rights
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