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More Perfect: Sex Appeal

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CHAPTER

Strategic Battles for Women's Rights

This chapter examines the strategic decisions made by a pivotal figure in the ACLU Women's Rights Project during the 1970s, focusing on case selection to influence an all-male Supreme Court. It intertwines personal narratives with the legal fight for gender equality, highlighting a peculiar Oklahoma beer law and the ensuing Supreme Court case as a microcosm for broader issues of discrimination. The chapter emphasizes the importance of gradual change in women's rights while showcasing the enduring impact of past generations on current activism.

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