The New Deal program of the 1930’s was designed to provided assistance and relief during the struggles of the Great Depression. This program however effected Americans differently depending on class, race and gender. For the working class white male the New Deal offered job opportunities through agencies such as Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). During this time there was also rampant racial discrimination, regardless of this however the Roosevelt Administration continued to advocate for social justice mainly for African Ameircans. The New Deal advanced this cause by appointing many African Americans to high positions in the federal government. FDR however did have to deal with opposition from southern democrats. But there were positive outcomes from the relief and public works programs. African Ameircans were hired for projects under the CCC, Public Works Administration (PWA) and other programs. At PWA a quota system was instituted that required contractors to hire a fair amount of African Americans. Although the power of white americans often prevailed over the New Deals efforts, theses changes still helped to move America to equality and layed the stepping stones for greater change in the future. Native Americans saw some cultural and political restoration through the Indiana Reorganization Act. The CCC was also key player in benefiting Native Americans during this time. Work provided by CCC improved reservation land, provided paychecks and uplifted many struggling natives Americans by giving them a goal and mission. Woman faced barriers as well during this time, however the New Deal and the programs that emerged from it created many opportunities for women in leadership positions. The National Youth Administration (NYA) was one of the major women run programs during this time. Struggling women who were unable to acquire paying jobs in these programs still found assistance through foods and goods distribution and the Food Stamp program. This time period featured many of the first major changes federal efforts to aid citizens with mental and physical disabilities. And in 1956, the Social Secuerity Act was changed to include disability insurance. Although the New Deal was far from perfect and there were many flaws in the programs, this was a time of great change in America much of it extremely beneficial to those in need of assistance during the Great Depression.