The document discusses the issue of race discrimination and the law, arguing for legislation to outlaw discrimination as a way to strengthen democracy. The author, Carey McWilliams, highlights the importance of challenging discrimination in all its forms through legal means, and emphasizes the role of community leaders and lawyers in this effort. McWilliams also addresses the misconception that legislation against discrimination is futile, pointing out that it has successfully challenged discrimination in various areas. The document calls for cooperation between social scientists and lawyers to present data on the negative effects of discrimination and advocates for the enactment of Fair Racial Practice Acts to combat discrimination effectively. Ultimately, the text stresses the importance of rooting out discrimination from American society to safeguard democracy and ensure peace.

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Challenging Racial Discrimination: A Legal Perspective by Carey McWilliams

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Challenging Racial Discrimination: A Legal Perspective by Carey McWilliams
Date Created:
1944-04-14
EDTF:
1944-04-14
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The document discusses the issue of race discrimination and the law, arguing for legislation to outlaw discrimination as a way to strengthen democracy. The author, Carey McWilliams, highlights the importance of challenging discrimination in all its forms through legal means, and emphasizes the role of community leaders and lawyers in this effort. McWilliams also addresses the misconception that legislation against discrimination is futile, pointing out that it has successfully challenged discrimination in various areas. The document calls for cooperation between social scientists and lawyers to present data on the negative effects of discrimination and advocates for the enactment of Fair Racial Practice Acts to combat discrimination effectively. Ultimately, the text stresses the importance of rooting out discrimination from American society to safeguard democracy and ensure peace.
Congress:
78th (1943-1945)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
4 Pages