The Evolution of Women's Rights in U.S. Supreme Court Decisions: From Lochner to West Coast Hotel Co., 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

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Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0012

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The Evolution of Women's Rights in U.S. Supreme Court Decisions: From Lochner to West Coast Hotel Co., 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

The document discusses the evolution of legal decisions regarding women's rights under the 14th Amendment in the United States Supreme Court. It highlights cases such as Lochner v. State of New York, Muller v. State of Oregon, Adkins v. Children's Hospital, and West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish, which have shaped the protection of women's freedom to contract. The document concludes with the controversial decision in the West Coast Hotel Co. case, which overturned previous rulings and deprived women of constitutional protection.

Dates

1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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