Bibliograph

The rights of women, the authoritative ACLU guide to women's rights, Lenora M. Lapidus, Emily J. Martin, Namita Luthra

Type

Label

The rights of women, the authoritative ACLU guide to women's rights, Lenora M. Lapidus, Emily J. Martin, Namita Luthra

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The rights of women

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

264027430

Responsibility statement

Lenora M. Lapidus, Emily J. Martin, Namita Luthra

Series statement

An American Civil Liberties Union handbook

Sub title

the authoritative ACLU guide to women's rights

Summary

The Rights of Women is a comprehensive guide that explains in detail the rights of women under present U.S. law, and how these laws can be used in the continuing struggle to achieve full gender equality at home, in the workplace, at school, and in society at large. The Rights of Women explores the concept of equal protection and covers topics including employment, education, housing, and public accommodations. This handbook also examines the specific issues of trafficking, violence against women, welfare reform, and reproductive freedom

Table Of Contents

Constitutional rights : equal protection -- Employment : discrimination and parenting issues -- Trafficking and forced labor of women workers -- Education -- Violence against women -- Reproductive freedom -- Family law -- The criminal justice system -- TANF/welfare -- Housing -- Public accommodations and private clubs

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