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Principles and Persons: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Raconteuse.

Authors :
KARST, KENNETH L.
Source :
Hastings Law Journal; Jun2012, Vol. 63 Issue 5, p1197-1212, 16p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents information on Raconteuse Ruth Bader Ginsburg's writings, which reflect her efforts in establishing recognition of women constitutional rights to equal citizenship. It discusses the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Reed v. Reed, Frontiero v. Richardson, and Weinberger v. Wiesenfeld. In Frontiero case, Professor Ginsberg manifested sexual discrimination regarding allowances and benefits that a male officer would get. The Court rendered this discrimination unconstitutional.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
63
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Hastings Law Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
88943246