Sex Discrimination in the 1970’s: The Supreme Court Decisions

Date

1974

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Texas Tech Law Review

Abstract

Discusses the current progression of laws on sex discrimination by looking at four Supreme Court decisions which includes a detailed analysis of the facts. The author observes three ways that are available for the advancement of women’s rights and equality between the sexes. The author explains why the equal rights amendment is the most desirable of all solutions.

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Keywords

Equal Protection Clause, Equal Rights Amendment, Suspect classification, Sex discrimination, Reed. V. Reed, Frontiero v. Richardson, Kahn v. Shevin, Geduldig v. Aiello

Citation

6 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 149