Chat with AIExam 9: Setting the Agenda and Taking Action: New Challenges in the Pursuit of Equality
Should the US Congress try to pass more laws that extend the legal equality of women or is a state-by-state approach more beneficial?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotThe question of whether the US Congress should try to pass more laws that extend the legal equality of women or if a state-by-state approach is more beneficial is a complex and nuanced issue.
On one hand, a federal approach through Congress could ensure consistent legal protections for women across all states. This could help address disparities in areas such as pay equity, reproductive rights, and protections against gender-based discrimination. Additionally, federal laws could provide a strong foundation for women's rights that is not dependent on the political climate of individual states.
On the other hand, a state-by-state approach allows for more tailored and responsive legislation that reflects the unique needs and values of each state. This approach also allows for experimentation and innovation, as states can serve as laboratories for different policies that could later be adopted at the federal level.
Ultimately, a combination of both federal and state-level efforts may be the most effective approach. Federal laws can set a baseline for women's legal equality, while states can have the flexibility to address specific issues and adapt to changing social and economic conditions. Collaboration between Congress and state legislatures could lead to a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to advancing the legal equality of women.
The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages are legal in the _____________ case.
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Which of the following is not a legal protection that applies to women's equality
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Explain the tension between the legal equality and fairness doctrines in marriage and family rights.
(36) ________ has the smallest pay disparity and ________ has the greatest pay disparity.
(33) Choose one of the three issues (Representation, Family Law, Human Capital) and list the methods that can be employed to further women's equality in those action areas.
(46) The _________ is a career path that trades fewer opportunities for job advancement for more flexible work arrangements.
(38) What approximate portion of the pay gap is attributed to sex discrimination?
(43) What are some of the issues that remain for women's electoral representation?
(36) ___________, which includes education and work experience, is one of the most important determinants of wages.
(36) What can the United States learn from other countries about the promotion of gender equity? And what can other countries learn from the US about the promotion of gender equity?
(35) Advocates for paid leave in the US would argue that the law we have, known as ___________________ is very limited in terms of who is covered and the unpaid benefits it provides.
(32) Explain the tension between the legal equality and fairness doctrines in education and employment.
(39) What is required for substantive representation of women in Congress?
(29) The first manifesto of women's rights, adopted at Seneca Falls is
(40) __________ was the first (and as of 2017, only) woman to serve as Speaker of the House.
(41) The Lily Ledbetter Act does not enhance the equal pay guarantees of the Equal Pay Act the way that the _________________ would.
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