Striving for Gender Equality in the Legal Profession

The chapter delves into the challenges faced by women in the legal profession, recounting instances of discrimination and closed opportunities based on gender and motherhood. It reflects on the rejuvenation of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting the journey of breaking cultural norms for gender equality in the legal establishment. The discussion also touches on the progress made in combating gender discrimination in the legal system and the threat to abortion rights faced by some women in certain states.