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The Genuine Article: A Subversive Economic Perspective On The Law's Procreationist Vision Of Marriage, Courtney Megan Cahill Mar 2007

The Genuine Article: A Subversive Economic Perspective On The Law's Procreationist Vision Of Marriage, Courtney Megan Cahill

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.


"We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer": Diversity Doublespeak, Cheryl L. Wade Sep 2004

"We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer": Diversity Doublespeak, Cheryl L. Wade

Washington and Lee Law Review

There are too few discussions about race and race relations among corporate managers and directors. The rhetoric used in these infrequent discussions revolves around the idea of diversity in the workplace. In recent years, when speaking about employees and race issues, corporate actors have become curiously silent about discrimination and racism. This Article provides several examples of the rhetorical devices used by corporate spokespersons that ignore persisting problems with discrimination and racism by focusing solely on diversity efforts. Diversity rhetoric allows corporate managers to avoid responsibility for enduring discrimination in the workplace. Diversity efforts, without antidiscrimination efforts, increase the likelihood …


Judicial Personality: Rhetoric And Emotion In Supreme Court Opinions, Laura Krugman Ray Jan 2002

Judicial Personality: Rhetoric And Emotion In Supreme Court Opinions, Laura Krugman Ray

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Buddha's Parable And Legal Rhetoric, David M. Zlotnick Jun 2001

The Buddha's Parable And Legal Rhetoric, David M. Zlotnick

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Rhetoric And Reality Of Nature Protection: Toward A New Discourse, Holly Doremus Jan 2000

The Rhetoric And Reality Of Nature Protection: Toward A New Discourse, Holly Doremus

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.


Lacan And The Subject Of Law: Sexuation And Discourse In The Mapping Of Subject Positions That Give The Ur-Form Of Law, Ellie Ragland Jun 1997

Lacan And The Subject Of Law: Sexuation And Discourse In The Mapping Of Subject Positions That Give The Ur-Form Of Law, Ellie Ragland

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.