The Constitutional Rights of Women: Cases in Law and Social ChangeUniversity of Wisconsin Press, 1988 - 637 pages Goldstein provides a legal casebook examining women's constitutional rights as determined by U.S. Supreme Court decisions. This revised and updated edition of her 1979 work contains cases through the 1987 Supreme Court term. The cases discuss women's rights and 20th-century civil rights concepts equal protection of the laws, discriminatory practices, and privacy. The analysis traces the interactions between social change movements and the law and gives careful attention to concurring and dissenting opinions. This book is highly recommended for persons interested in law, social movements, and civil rights dimensions in our society. Steven Puro, St. Louis Univ. Copyright 1988 Cahners Business Information. |
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... ment . The Court simply fashions and an- nounces a new constitutional right for pregnant mothers and , with scarcely any reason or authority for its action , invests that right with sufficient substance to over- ride most existing state ...
... ment . The Court simply fashions and an- nounces a new constitutional right for pregnant mothers and , with scarcely any reason or authority for its action , invests that right with sufficient substance to over- ride most existing state ...
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... ment , to decide whether to terminate a pregnancy , ( 2 ) the prohibition under the Establishment Clause of the First Amend- ment against any " law respecting an estab- lishment of religion , " and ( 3 ) the right to freedom of religion ...
... ment , to decide whether to terminate a pregnancy , ( 2 ) the prohibition under the Establishment Clause of the First Amend- ment against any " law respecting an estab- lishment of religion , " and ( 3 ) the right to freedom of religion ...
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... ment . " ยง 1604.11 ( a ) ( 3 ) . In concluding that so - called " hostile environment " ( i.e. , non quid pro quo ) ha- rassment violates Title VII , the EEOC drew upon a substantial body of judicial deci- sions and EEOC precedent ...
... ment . " ยง 1604.11 ( a ) ( 3 ) . In concluding that so - called " hostile environment " ( i.e. , non quid pro quo ) ha- rassment violates Title VII , the EEOC drew upon a substantial body of judicial deci- sions and EEOC precedent ...
Contents
Early Interpretations of Due Process | 3 |
Substantive Due Process | 19 |
18681975 | 66 |
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