| Women and the Law: Leaders, Cases, and Documents Contributor(s): Kuersten, Ashlyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874368782 ISBN-13: 9780874368789 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $95.04 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Gender Studies - Reference - Law | Constitutional |
| Dewey: 342.730 |
| LCCN: 2003020339 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 7.76" W x 9.7" (1.5 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Women and the Law: Leaders, Cases, and Documents chronicles the evolution of women's rights from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Spanning the gamut of legal concepts, court decisions, justices, and organizations, this extensive reference also explores a broad range of issues from sexual harassment and spousal abuse to the gender gap in voting and the custody challenge of Baby M. Profiles of Susan B. Anthony, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anita Hill, Betty Friedan, and other activists explore their roles in bringing the issue of equal rights for women to the forefront of U.S. politics. A thorough review of key legislative acts, including the 19th Amendment, the Equal Pay Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, and more recent rulings like the Violence against Women Act of 1994 reveals the successes, failures, and tenacious efforts of those who are fighting to achieve gender equality in the United States. |