Presents the life and career of the fiercely principled Supreme Court Justice, who is now a popular icon, and includes dramatic accounts of her landmark cases that moved the needle on the legal protection of human rights.
"The life and career of the fiercely principled Supreme Court Justice, now a popular icon, with dramatic accounts of her landmark cases that moved the needle on legal protection of human rights, illustrated with b/w archival photographs"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-192) and index.
Contents
A teen takes her case to the Supreme Court -- Students have rights too -- Standing up for free expression -- Marriage rights, past and present -- Women working in "a man's world" -- Protecting all caregivers -- Strengthening the family unit -- Defending hard-won civil rights -- Women's rights are human rights -- Blazing a trail, leaving her mark.