Title: The rights of women : the authoritative ACLU guide to women's rights /
Authors: Lapidus, Lenora M.; Martin, Emily J.; Luthra, Namita.; Ross, Susan Deller.; American Civil Liberties Union.
Publisher: New York University Press,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Women Legal status, laws, etc. United States.
Abstract: 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.
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.