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A Short Road To Statehood, A Long Road To Washington, Rachel J. Anderson
A Short Road To Statehood, A Long Road To Washington, Rachel J. Anderson
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This article documents the election in 2012 of the first African-American to represent Nevada in the U.S. Congress, Steven Horsford. It is part of "A Special Series on African Americans in Nevada Politics - Past and Present" on pages 16-21 of the issue." Sources are on page 21 of the issue.
Blacks In Nevada Elections, Rachel J. Anderson
Blacks In Nevada Elections, Rachel J. Anderson
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This article is a snapshot of challenges, contributions, and achievements of African Americans in Nevada elections. It is part of "A Special Series on African Americans in Nevada Politics - Past and Present" on pages 16-21 of the issue.
Masculine Law Firms, Ann C. Mcginley
Masculine Law Firms, Ann C. Mcginley
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This article describes the masculine culture in law firms and analyzes how this culture harms both men and women because of their gender. Part II explains MMT, and analyzes the masculine practices that exist in modern law firms. Part III studies a lawsuit brought by a law firm associate, a white male father of two who allegedly was fired in retaliation for taking leave under the Family Medical Leave Act and because of his failure to adhere to the macho stereotypes prevalent in the law firm. Part IV analyzes how the law should respond to masculine norms, and suggests that …
Deactivating Implanted Cardiac Devices: Euthanasia Or The Withdrawal Of Treatment?, David Orentlicher
Deactivating Implanted Cardiac Devices: Euthanasia Or The Withdrawal Of Treatment?, David Orentlicher
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Masculinity, Labor, And Sexual Power, Ann C. Mcginley
Masculinity, Labor, And Sexual Power, Ann C. Mcginley
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This Essay focuses on gender and sexuality to analyze Hannah Rosin's thesis in the The End of Men. It relies in large part on feminist and masculinities theories to consider how men and women may both suffer gendered disadvantage. It looks specifically at Las Vegas, a market that is sexualized, in order to complicate Rosin's narrative, and to create a better understanding of what is happening in the U.S. workforce. While the Las Vegas market is not representative of markets across the country, it is economically and socially significant and, with the expansion of the casino and gaming industries …
Blacks And Voting Rights In Nevada, Rachel J. Anderson
Blacks And Voting Rights In Nevada, Rachel J. Anderson
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This article is a brief foray into black suffrage and equal rights in Nevada legal history. It is part of "A Special Series on African Americans in Nevada Politics - Past and Present" on pages 16-21 of the issue. Sources are on page 21 of the issue.
Blacks In The Nevada Legal Profession, Rachel J. Anderson
Blacks In The Nevada Legal Profession, Rachel J. Anderson
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This article discusses the history of African-Americans in the Nevada legal profession. It is part of "A Special Series on African Americans in Nevada Politics - Past and Present" on pages 16-21 of the issue. Sources are on page 21 of the issue.