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Protecting Our Protectors: Why Title Vii Should Apply To The Uniformed Military Following The Supreme Court's Decision In Bostock V. Clayton County, Jonathan A. D'Orazio, Jd Candidate, 2022
Protecting Our Protectors: Why Title Vii Should Apply To The Uniformed Military Following The Supreme Court's Decision In Bostock V. Clayton County, Jonathan A. D'Orazio, Jd Candidate, 2022
Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review
This Note argues that Title VII should apply to uniformed military members following the Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020). Foremost, the current intra‑military remedies uniformed military members may bring a discrimination claim pursuant fail to effectively combat discrimination in the United States military due to several critical deficiencies. This Note demonstrates that the defects within the current intra‑military remedies tacitly permit, rather than discourage, discriminatory conduct.
This Note then examines why the military has historically resisted civilian reform measures to the military justice system. During this examination, this Note argues that …
An Intersectional Approach To Homelessness: Discrimination And Criminalization
An Intersectional Approach To Homelessness: Discrimination And Criminalization
Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review
The purpose of this essay is to address discrimination against homeless people. First of all, the theory of intersectionality will be explained and then applied as a method of analysis. The complexity of defining homelessness will be tackled, focusing on the difficulties encountered when approaching this concept. I will discuss notions of protected ground and immutability of personal characteristics, then outline an intersectional approach to homelessness. Intersectional discrimination has not yet been applied by many courts and tribunals, but Canada has proven to be a vanguard in this area. For this reason, Canadian case law has been chosen as the …
Intersectional Complications Of Healthism
Intersectional Complications Of Healthism
Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review
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Tobacco Denormalization, Anti-Healthism, And Health Justice
Tobacco Denormalization, Anti-Healthism, And Health Justice
Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review
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The Americans With Disabilities Act, Mental Illness,And Medication: A Historical Perspective And Hope For The Future, Jennifer M. Jackson
The Americans With Disabilities Act, Mental Illness,And Medication: A Historical Perspective And Hope For The Future, Jennifer M. Jackson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
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The Adea, Your Partner, And You
The Adea, Your Partner, And You
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to lawyers and law firms, and older lawyers may have a cause for action after termination. This column highlights the pitfalls a law firm faces in terminating older lawyers, or lawyers who are physically or mentally impaired.
Senior Housing Advertising: Sending The Right Message Under The Fhaa, Victoria M. De Lisle, Robert W. Mouton
Senior Housing Advertising: Sending The Right Message Under The Fhaa, Victoria M. De Lisle, Robert W. Mouton
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Fair Housing Amendments Act prohibits discrimination in housing advertisements. This article suggests some strategies to avoid potential violations of the FHAA. The article concludes that it is relatively easy to comply with the FHAA, and it suggests internal procedures to reduce the risk of an advertising discrimination claim.
Jury Selection In Aging America: The New Discrimination?, Max B. Rothman, Burton D. Dunlop, Gretchen M. Hirt
Jury Selection In Aging America: The New Discrimination?, Max B. Rothman, Burton D. Dunlop, Gretchen M. Hirt
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines the effects on the judicial system of entrenched stereotypes of the elderly. These stereotypes may be working to drive discriminatory laws, policies, and practices that serve to disenfranchise them of their right to participate in the judicial system by serving as jurors. The article also discusses the implications of this discrimination on the judicial system.
A Quick Survey Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
A Quick Survey Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides a wide range or protections from discrimination for elders who have physical and mental disabilities. The following article, the first of a series, provides an overview of the structure and principles of the ADA, concentrating on the protections provided for senior citizens seeking to remain on the job.