The Constitutional Rights of Women: Cases in Law and Social ChangeLongman, 1979 - 414 pages Monograph reviewing constitutional law jurisprudence pertaining to women's rights in the USA, in view of sex discrimination and equal opportunity - covers historical cases of due process, protection of women and discrimination against men, contraception and the right to privacy, etc. References. |
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Page xii
... important questions of public policy , as this one surely is . Knowledge of the existing constitutional law is an essential prerequisite for deciding , for example , whether we really do need the Equal Rights Amendment to the ...
... important questions of public policy , as this one surely is . Knowledge of the existing constitutional law is an essential prerequisite for deciding , for example , whether we really do need the Equal Rights Amendment to the ...
Page 220
... important personal interest protected by the Constitution.1 There being no such interest here , and there being no plausible argument that this is a discrimination against females , the Court's reliance on our previous sex ...
... important personal interest protected by the Constitution.1 There being no such interest here , and there being no plausible argument that this is a discrimination against females , the Court's reliance on our previous sex ...
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... important decision whether or not to bear a child . That is a grave decision , and a girl of tender years , under ... important than the decision to attend or to avoid an adult motion picture , or the decision to work long hours in a ...
... important decision whether or not to bear a child . That is a grave decision , and a girl of tender years , under ... important than the decision to attend or to avoid an adult motion picture , or the decision to work long hours in a ...
Contents
Legislation Protective of Women and the Due Process Clause | 6 |
The Equal Protection Clause and Legislation Discriminating Against | 45 |
Introduction to the Equal Protection Clause | 66 |
Copyright | |
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