Protected groupsBy Jonathan Rich / May 3, 2026 Which types of characteristics should qualify for civil rights protections? (Select all that apply) Current U.S. law (e.g., the Civil Rights Act of 1964) protects categories such as race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Race / ethnicity Religion Sex (male/female) Citizenship / immigration status Physical disabilities (e.g., mobility impairments) Psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, psychosis) Intellectual disabilities Sexual orientation Gender identity Socioeconomic status (income/class) Physical appearance (e.g., weight, attractiveness) Personal beliefs / political ideology Criminal history (e.g., past felony conviction) None of the above ResultsVote
