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Rape As A Weapon Of War: Women's Human Rights During The Dissolution Of Yugoslavia, Elizabeth A. Kohn
Rape As A Weapon Of War: Women's Human Rights During The Dissolution Of Yugoslavia, Elizabeth A. Kohn
Golden Gate University Law Review
This article will discuss rape as a violation of women's human rights in wartime, specifically addressing the mass rapes in Bosnia, and will analyze the human rights documents currently in place to prevent and punish this violation. The author will discuss the current initiatives before the United Nations (U.N.), such as the Draft Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This article will also discuss whether international law can effectively protect women from human rights violations.
The Forgotten And Neglected: Pregnant Women And Women Of Childbearing Age In The Context Of The Aids Epidemic, Carol Beth Barnett
The Forgotten And Neglected: Pregnant Women And Women Of Childbearing Age In The Context Of The Aids Epidemic, Carol Beth Barnett
Golden Gate University Law Review
This article will explore why pregnant women with HIV disease have become the focus of some of the most deeply-rooted value judgments about women and HIV, and how certain governmental policies, including state statutes, and local medical practices by hospitals, doctors and health clinics, raise reproductive freedom issues for pregnant women and women of childbearing age in the context of AIDS and HIV infection. Part I discusses the overall demographic picture of women with HIV disease, particularly as it relates to the interconnection between substance abuse and the transmission of HIV disease to women, and its affect on the numbers …
Survey: Women And California Law, Carol Beth Barnett, Heather Allyson Elrick, Julie Hammel Brook, Michael Weiss, Susan M. Crocker, Theresa M. Kolish, Jessica Rudin
Survey: Women And California Law, Carol Beth Barnett, Heather Allyson Elrick, Julie Hammel Brook, Michael Weiss, Susan M. Crocker, Theresa M. Kolish, Jessica Rudin
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Ywca As A Single Sex Organization - Would It Survive A Legal Challenge?, Rosanne Calbo
The Ywca As A Single Sex Organization - Would It Survive A Legal Challenge?, Rosanne Calbo
Golden Gate University Law Review
Section I of this article will discuss how the forces affecting all-male organizations, specifically economic constraints and legal challenges, might affect all-female organizations by using as a case study the Young Women's Christian Association (hereinafter referred to as the YWCA). This section will examine the history of the YWCA as a women's organization and the legal, psychological and sociological issues surrounding the YWCA's female-only membership policy. Section II of this article examines several of the legal challenges to the all-male membership policy of the Jaycees, the Rotary Club, the Boys Club and the Lions Club. Section II will argue that, …
Survey: Women And California Law, Mary Ratcliff, Georgine C. Baxter, Ann Chia
Survey: Women And California Law, Mary Ratcliff, Georgine C. Baxter, Ann Chia
Golden Gate University Law Review
This survey of California law, a regular feature of the Women's Law Forum, summarizes recent California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions of special importance to women.
Enforcing The Hidden U.S. Equal Rights Law, Ann Fagan Ginger
Enforcing The Hidden U.S. Equal Rights Law, Ann Fagan Ginger
Golden Gate University Law Review
Since 1945 the law of the United States has required the United States government to take action to promote universal observance of human rights for all without distinction as to sex. This equal rights for women law is part of the supreme law of the land, to be faithfully executed by the President and the Administration, to be enforced by the federal courts and by the courts of the several states, to be implemented by Congress, and to be obeyed by industry, reported by the media, and relied on and obeyed by the people in their daily lives. Busy practitioners …
Survey: Women And California Law, Linda Macdonald, Kate Blackburn Rockas
Survey: Women And California Law, Linda Macdonald, Kate Blackburn Rockas
Golden Gate University Law Review
This survey of California law, a regular feature of the Women's Law Forum, summarizes recent California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions of special importance to women. A brief analysis of the issues pertinent to women raised in each case is provided.
Survey: Women And California Law, Alan Black, Katherine Hardy
Survey: Women And California Law, Alan Black, Katherine Hardy
Golden Gate University Law Review
This survey of California law, a regular feature of the Women's Law Forum, summarizes recent California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions of special importance to women. A brief analysis of the issues pertinent to women raised in each case is provided.
Survey: Women And California Law, Carol A. King
Survey: Women And California Law, Carol A. King
Golden Gate University Law Review
This survey of California Law, a regular feature of the Women's Law Forum, summarizes recent California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions of special importance to women. A brief analysis of the issues pertinent to women raised in each case is provided.
Survey: Women And California Law, Michele Modena-Kurpinsky
Survey: Women And California Law, Michele Modena-Kurpinsky
Golden Gate University Law Review
This survey of California case law and legislation is a regular feature of the Women's Law Forum. The survey summarizes recent California Supreme Court decisions, courts of appeal decisions, and new legislation which are of special importance to women. The focus of the survey is on presenting issues most pertinent to women, rather than on analyzing all issues raised in each case or bill. The survey period for cases in this issue is March 1, 1981 through February 28, 1982. Summaries of significant legislation enacted between October 1, 1980 and December 31, 1981 are also included.
Survey: Women And California Law, Elaine Booras
Survey: Women And California Law, Elaine Booras
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Survey: Women And California Law, Carole Levine
Survey: Women And California Law, Carole Levine
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Role And Position Of Women In Law And Practice: Report From The International Association Of Democratic Lawyers
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Sexual Display Of Women's Bodies - A Violation Of Privacy, Barbara S. Bryant
Sexual Display Of Women's Bodies - A Violation Of Privacy, Barbara S. Bryant
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Remedies For Sex-Discriminatory Health And Safety Conditions In Male-Dominated Industrial Jobs, Ellen Shapiro
Remedies For Sex-Discriminatory Health And Safety Conditions In Male-Dominated Industrial Jobs, Ellen Shapiro
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Women And Welfare: The Cycle Of Female Poverty, Andra M. Pearldaughter, Vivian Schneider
Women And Welfare: The Cycle Of Female Poverty, Andra M. Pearldaughter, Vivian Schneider
Golden Gate University Law Review
No abstract provided.