Small But Mighty Every so often a person is born who will change the course of a nation. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was such a person. Born in New York in March of 1933, Bader Ginsburg grew up in a world where women were expected to be homemakers. She lived through several tumultuous periods of history and also was a witness to American triumphs, some she even helped to bring about. As only the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg changed the social landscape of America. The United States Postal Service should honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg on a stamp because of how she overcame obstacles, excelled in her law career, and the lasting effects her work has had on the nation. Ruth Bader Ginsburg had to overcome many obstacles …show more content…
To start, she used the challenges she faced as a woman in the workforce to work for change. When Justice Ginsburg was working at Rutgers School of Law, she found out she was pregnant with her second child. The custom at the time was for women who were pregnant to quit their jobs. Bader Ginsburg recognized that this was discriminatory, but she also understood that it wasn’t a battle she was likely to win against the college; her solution was to keep her pregnancy a secret, but she also begane to think about how to change this discriminatory practice (Levy 117). In addition, society was beginning to change and women across the country were speaking out about discrimination they were experiencing. Bader Ginsburg was in tune with the evolving world and started a class in 1970 called “Women and the Law” which focused on sex discrimination (Creager 21). This was the first of its kind, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg used her experiences and the experiences of others to try and change the system that was causing the discrimination in the first place. The case that set her on the path to becoming a Supreme Court Justice came about because a single, unmarried man was trying to write off a caregiver for his dying mother. The claim was denied because “men weren’t care givers”. Justice Ginsburg saw this as her opportunity to make real change in discrimination. She argued, and won, her …show more content…
Muhammad Ali was one of the most influential sports figures at the time, and he used his position in sports to fight for equality. To start, he protested against the draft in Vietnam and pointed out that the draft process was unfair because rich, white men could get out of service, while the poor and people of color were more likely to be unable to get out of service (“UofL Libraries: Muhammad Ali: A Transcendent Life: Social Justice and Civil Rights Icon”). People will argue that his protest brought light to the inequality in the country, so he should be honored. While that is true, Ruth Bader Ginsburg took steps to fix the system that was broken, not just point it out. Both Bader Ginsburg and Ali worked for equality, and both deserve to be honored in their own ways, but Justice Ginsburg should be honored with her image on a stamp from the United States Postal
Before Sandra stepped up, women that presented their case would often be discriminated against, because an all male panel would not be able to understand a woman’s problem. Sandra Day O’Connor stepping up helped women be heard in court because she knew how they felt. Sandra Day O’Connor shined a light on gender discrimination by ruling on discrimination cases and channeling how other people would
Ruther Bader Ginsburg “looked for cases where laws reflecting, gender stereotypes actually penalized men, not women.” (Tobin 82) As a result, out of all of cases she argued, Ruther Bader Ginsburg won five out of six cases. These cases which normally benefitted men, led to the downfall of many more laws that penalized women.” (Tobin 82) Ruther Bader Ginsburg also like topics involving race. In the particular case Grutter she changed her habits.
Burwell, Obamacare, and Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex marriage. In King v. Burwell, Sotomayor was recognized as an influential voice, having opposed the arguments that opposed the law. In Obergefell v. Hodges, Sotomayor joined the other justices in passing the same-sex marriage act nationally. I believe because of Sotomayor’s background, being a minority and growing up in Bronx New York, has made her to be a voice for those who are afraid to be heard. America is a melting pot of many cultures and nationalities, our government should reflect the
Wells changed the thoughts and ideas of hundreds of people over the course of her life never showing weakness. She had to overcome the stereotype of being a colored woman in order to achieve her dreams. Ida B Wells should be honored on the next stamp because of her involvement with women’s rights, her leadership with civil rights, and her perseverance through it all. Ida B Wells should be honored on the next
She sees the constitution as evolving because the constitution should apply to the people who now have and deserve the right to be a part of “We the people”. Ginsburg has endured some of Scalia’s lack of respect in the form of vicious insults. Luckily for him, the comments do not offend her. With a natural first reaction of exasperation, she takes his words as a challenge. This challenge is to make him look as though his views portray the insults that he vomited.
Some people have a long lasting impact on society, fictional or not. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who is alive, real, and a supreme court Justice; and Holden Caulfield, who is a fictional character, are often seen as being the complete opposite. Not only are they unalike, but they both represent different perspectives of society. Holden represents those who want to be different, who want to stand out for being countercultural. Justice Ginsburg, on the contrary, represents those who stand up for what they believe.
In "My Beloved World" by Sonia Sotomayor it talks about her life and her struggle. Her
Ginsburg never let discrimination stop her and it led her to do great things. The first passage states, “Justice Ginsburg’s experiences led her to work toward equal rights for women.” This evidence proves that the obstacles
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an advocate for civil rights, has often said while in the face of adversity, “Fight for the things you care about but do so in a way that will lead others to join you” (Alter). Ambitious as she is, her inaccurate depiction in the media contributes to her difficulty in pursuing this ideal. This misrepresentation attempts to both discredit and disregard her personality and accomplishments. Throughout her life, however, Ginsburg experienced far greater calamities than her perception in the media including significant events involving her upbringing. These hardships, while contributing to her anguish, led her to develop advances in character which later allowed her to pursue her beliefs and encourage
Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina nominated for the Supreme Court, gave a speech to the Senate Judiciary Committee about her work experience as a judge and her outlook on education. Sotomayor speaks about her experinces as a judge, along with the hard work she put into her education that earned her scholarships into two Ivy League schools. Sotomayor’s purpose is to seek the support from the Senate Judiciary Committee by giving an image to show she is eligible to be in the Supreme Court. Sotomayor supports her purpose with her background story about her education and her occupations as a judge. Sotomayor uses rhetorical appeals and a grateful tone to persuade the committee she is an applicable candidate to be in the Supreme Court.
If the constitution were not to evolve with society, this idea of who “we” represents would have never changed. Despite their conflicting views, Scalia and Ginsburg has a thriving friendship. Scalia would attempt to “put-down” any view that opposed his, including Ginsburg’s. However, when asked how she feels about these put-downs, Ginsburg states his opinion is not o be taken seriously or to heart. Scalia see’s all the supreme court justice’s as implausible if they disagree with him on a matter.
In her speech, “For the Equal Rights Amendment” Shirley Chisholm addresses her views on securing women’s equality to ensure women have better opportunities. She is an American politician, educator and author that became the first black woman elected to the United States Congress. Chisholm supports her claims about equal rights for women by using examples of statistics to prove a point. Her purpose is to persuade her audience that women in America are neglected by equal rights and excluded from things that men are not. Throughout her deliverance she expressed an inspiring and informative tone to uplift her audience so that Congress can make a change for women.
The case of Bradwell v. Illinois in 1873 illustrated an injustice of discrimination based on gender. Myra Bradwell was a married woman who worked for her husband’s law office. She was wealthy and educated, as evident by her ability to run a weekly, legal newspaper. Bradwell was recommended to become a lawyer and thus applied for a license to practice law in Illinois in 1869. Despite her qualifications, the Supreme Court of Illinois denied her application on the basis that she was female.
As noted in Ruth Bader Ginsburg's entry in the Encyclopedia of World Biography, Marshall's work helped create a legacy of outspokenness that has continued to this day. The legacy of Marshall's work is still being felt today in the efforts of aspiring judges and attorneys who continue to fight for justice in the courts. Former Supreme Court Judge and feminist icon Ginsburg frequently cited Marshall as having a significant effect on her writing. Like Marshall, Ginsburg understood that legal victories were essential for promoting social change. She recognized that the struggle for women's rights and civil rights correlate and fought to ensure that women received equal protection under the law.
In Sotomayor’s 10 years in the 2nd Circuit, she reviewed thousands of appeals and established many opinions in the majority. The Supreme Court reviewed many of her cases, where they reversed and affirmed the cases. Sotomayor facilitated a mark as a straight forward candid judge who was forthright with lawyers and argumentative. She would bombard the