The Struggle for Women's Rights in Contract Law: A Historical Perspective, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 6

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0012

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The text discusses the evolution of women's rights in the United States in relation to the 14th Amendment and the freedom to contract. It outlines various Supreme Court cases, including Lochner v. State of New York, Muller v. State of Oregon, Adkins v. Children's Hospital, and West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish, that have impacted women's rights to contract and protection under the Constitution. It highlights the shifts in the court's decisions regarding women's rights and the implications of these rulings on gender equality.

Dates

1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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