Question

How did white summer government and big businesses respond to issues of radical discrimination

Answer 1

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During the summer of 1963, white government officials and big businesses typically responded to issues of radical discrimination by either ignoring the problems or actively opposing efforts to address them. This was particularly true in southern states where segregation and racism were deeply ingrained social norms.

Many white government officials viewed the civil rights movement as a threat to the existing social order and were often openly hostile to efforts to desegregate schools, workplaces, and public spaces. They used a variety of tactics to suppress the movement, including police violence, legal harassment, and political pressure.

Big businesses, particularly those based in the South, often supported segregation and discrimination because it was seen as a way to maintain social stability and protect their bottom line. They were reluctant to take a stand against discrimination for fear of alienating white customers or facing backlash from their white employees.

Overall, white summer government and big businesses tended to resist efforts to address radical discrimination and instead sought to maintain the status quo of segregation and inequality. It was only through the determined efforts of civil rights activists and their allies that progress was eventually made in the fight for racial equality.