Gender, Family, And Work,
2012
Saint Louis University School of Law
Gender, Family, And Work, Marcia L. Mccormick
All Faculty Scholarship
The country has prohibited sex discrimination since the 1960’s, but society continues to view women and men differently because women give birth, breastfeed, and are traditional caregivers. This article takes a historical look at court decisions and legislative efforts to address equality where men and women are not similarly situated and also explores recent developments and current debates, such as caregiver discrimination, lactation rooms and breaks, and the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate. Despite the abundance of legislation and court decisions over the past forty years, much progress still needs to be made.
How (Not) To Talk About Abortion,
2012
University of Richmond
How (Not) To Talk About Abortion, Meredith J. Harbach
Law Faculty Publications
In this essay, I aim to have a conversation about how we converse- how we talk-about abortion and related issues. In the process, I want to consider how we might come together to discover issues of shared commitment and values and transform the existing abortion debate. I begin with a review of some of the more notable abortion-related rhetoric during the 2012 Virginia General Assembly, and contrast that rhetoric with the discourse in my classroom. I then consider whether and how we might move forward together toward a more meaningful and productive dialogue on these issues.
Renegotiating The Social Contract,
2012
University of Colorado Law Review
Renegotiating The Social Contract, Jennifer S. Hendricks
Publications
This review of The Supportive State: Families, Government and America’s Political Ideals highlights Maxine Eichner’s important theoretical contributions to both liberal political theory and feminist theory, applauding her success in reforming liberalism to account for dependency, vulnerability, and families. The review then considers some implications of Eichner’s proposals and their likely reception among feminists. It concludes that The Supportive State is a sound and inspiring response to recent calls that feminist theory move from being strictly a school of criticism to developing a theory of governance.
The New Illegitimacy: Winning Backward In The Protection Of The Children Of Lesbian Couples,
2012
American University Washington College of Law
The New Illegitimacy: Winning Backward In The Protection Of The Children Of Lesbian Couples, Nancy Polikoff
Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals
No abstract provided.
Two Parts Of The Landscape Of Family In America: Maintaining Both Spousal And Domestic Partner Employee Benefits For Both Same-Sex And Different-Sex Couples,
2012
American University Washington College of Law
Two Parts Of The Landscape Of Family In America: Maintaining Both Spousal And Domestic Partner Employee Benefits For Both Same-Sex And Different-Sex Couples, Nancy Polikoff
Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals
No abstract provided.
The Feminist Academic's Challenge To Legal Education: Creating Sites For Change,
2012
American University Washington College of Law
The Feminist Academic's Challenge To Legal Education: Creating Sites For Change, Ann Shalleck
Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals
No abstract provided.
Rethinking Gender Equality In The Legal Profession's Pipeline To Power: A Study On Media Coverage Of Supreme Court Nominees (Phase 1, The Introduction Week),
2012
California Western School of Law
Rethinking Gender Equality In The Legal Profession's Pipeline To Power: A Study On Media Coverage Of Supreme Court Nominees (Phase 1, The Introduction Week), Hannah Brenner, Renee Newman Knake
Faculty Scholarship
Three women now sit on the Supreme Court of the United States, and a fourth recently retired, suggesting the attainment of formal gender equality. Despite this appearance of progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in major leadership roles within the legal profession, where they face extensive gender bias and stereotyping. This gender bias and stereotyping is also leveraged against women who are featured in the media, illustrated vividly by coverage of the most recent Supreme Court nominations. Headlines from mainstream news, "Then Comes the Marriage Question" in the New York Times or "The Supreme Court Needs More Mothers" in the Washington …
A "Neo-Feminist" Assessment Of Rape And Domestic Violence Law Reform,
2012
University of Colorado Law School
A "Neo-Feminist" Assessment Of Rape And Domestic Violence Law Reform, Aya Gruber
Publications
No abstract provided.
Do Female “Firsts” Still Matter?: Why They Do For Women Of Color,
2012
Boston University School of Law
Do Female “Firsts” Still Matter?: Why They Do For Women Of Color, Amber Shanahan-Fricke, Angela Onwuachi-Willig
Faculty Scholarship
This Article argues that diversifying the federal judiciary with more women and men of color, but particularly with more women of color, is essential to moving forward and strengthening this country’s democracy. Specifically, this Article responds to arguments by prominent feminists that having female “firsts” on the bench is not as critical as having the “right” women on the bench—“right” meaning those women who are invested in and supportive of what are traditionally viewed as women’s issues. In so responding, this Article acknowledges the appeal of such arguments regarding judicial service from the “right” women, but contends that, while achieving …
Perceiving And Reporting Domestic Violence Incidents In Unconventional Settings: A Vignette Survey Study,
2012
UC Hastings College of the Law
Perceiving And Reporting Domestic Violence Incidents In Unconventional Settings: A Vignette Survey Study, Hadar Aviram, Annick Persinger
Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Regulating The Sex Trade,
2012
Seton Hall Law
Killing For Possession And Killing For Survival: Gender And The Criminal Law Of Provocation And Self-Defense,
2012
Seton Hall Law
Killing For Possession And Killing For Survival: Gender And The Criminal Law Of Provocation And Self-Defense, Danielle Rosiejka
Student Works
No abstract provided.
Aclu Seeks Supreme Court Review In Windsor Doma Suit,
2012
New York Law School
Aclu Seeks Supreme Court Review In Windsor Doma Suit, Arthur S. Leonard
Other Publications
No abstract provided.
Work-Family Conflict And The Pipeline To Power: Lessons From European Gender Quotas,
2012
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Work-Family Conflict And The Pipeline To Power: Lessons From European Gender Quotas, Julie C. Suk
Articles
The article examines the persistent gender disparities at the top of the legal profession, attributing them to work-family conflict and the disproportionate impact of caregiving responsibilities on women. It explores European gender quotas as a potential solution, arguing that such measures address the legitimacy and effectiveness of institutions by ensuring gender parity in leadership positions. While acknowledging the challenges in implementing quotas in the U.S., the analysis suggests that European approaches offer valuable insights for addressing the "leaky pipeline" and advancing gender equality in the legal profession.
Dealing With Doma: Federal Non-Recognition Complicates State Income Taxation Of Same-Sex Relationships,
2012
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Dealing With Doma: Federal Non-Recognition Complicates State Income Taxation Of Same-Sex Relationships, Carlton M. Smith, Edward D. Stein
Articles
Various states now recognize relationships between people of the same-sex, but due to the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal government does not. In the context of income taxes, this combination of state recognition and federal non-recognition of same-sex relationships produces a significant problem for many same-sex couples and some state taxing authorities. Most states have income tax and, typically, state income tax laws “piggyback” on federal income tax laws. Depending on the state, same-sex couples in legally-recognized relationships must file their state income tax returns as married (either “filing jointly” or “filing separately”), as domestic partners, or as parties …
Woman Scorned?: Resurrecting Infertile Women's Decision-Making Autonomy,
2012
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Woman Scorned?: Resurrecting Infertile Women's Decision-Making Autonomy, Jody L. Madeira
Articles by Maurer Faculty
Legal scholarship portrays women as reproductive decision makers in conflicting ways. The distinctions between depictions of infertile women and women considering abortion are particularly striking. A woman seeking infertility treatment, even one who faces no legal obstacles, is often portrayed as so emotionally distraught and desperate that her ability to give informed consent is potentially compromised. Yet, the legal academy has roundly rejected similar stereotypes of pregnant women considering abortion, depicting them as confident and competent decision makers. This Article argues that legal scholars' use of a "desperate woman" stereotype denies women's ability to critically assess the health risks and …
Barriers To Women's Access To Justice In Haiti,
2011
Bureau des Avocats Internationaux
Barriers To Women's Access To Justice In Haiti, Meena Jagannath
City University of New York Law Review
While gender-based violence is not a new phenomenon in Haiti, the aftermath of the January 12, 2010 earthquake further exposed the vulnerability of Haitian women and girls to gender-based violence and the limited possibilities for women to evince a judicial response to gender-specific violations of the law. Drawing from the experiences of Haitian lawyers and women’s rights advocates, this paper will examine women’s barriers to accessing justice in Haiti by drawing on actual examples of gender-based violence at each step of the investigatory process under the Haitian justice system. It will provide, by way of background, an overview of the …
Normal For Whom? Gender Acculturation In Native American Communities,
2011
DePaul University
Normal For Whom? Gender Acculturation In Native American Communities, Elizabeth C. Lyons
DePaul Journal of Women, Gender and the Law
No abstract provided.
Let Women Choose What Is Best For Their Bodies And Babies: Why Illinois Should Legalize Direct-Entry Midwifery,
2011
DePaul University
Let Women Choose What Is Best For Their Bodies And Babies: Why Illinois Should Legalize Direct-Entry Midwifery, Theresa Kleinhaus
DePaul Journal of Women, Gender and the Law
No abstract provided.
Sheltering Victims: The Need For Regulations In Domestic Violence Asylum Law,
2011
DePaul University
Sheltering Victims: The Need For Regulations In Domestic Violence Asylum Law, Angel Marie Graf
DePaul Journal of Women, Gender and the Law
No abstract provided.
