Today we will continue looking at social activism, focusing on women's rights and how incremental change has come through social action and the court system.
We will begin by reading and discussing the 14th Amendment.
The “Equal Protection Clause” of the 14th Amendment
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Next, we will read and discuss: “Introduction: Interpreting the Equal Protection Clause”
• What was the initial purpose behind the ratification of the 14th Amendment?
• Explain the different ways the Supreme Court evaluates equal protection claims.
• Why do women not receive the same protection from the 14th Amendment as racial and ethnic minorities?
Finally, we will analyze how this has played out in the courts related to Women's Rights.
Group 1: Reed v. Reed
Eric
Katie
Kyle
Dylan
Emma
Group 2: Frontiero v. Richardson
Myles
Annabel
Brett
Josie
Group 3: Craig v. Boren
Ethan
Justin
Meg
Kelley
Group 4: United States v. Virginia
Freddy
Sophie
Julian
Joe
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