Assignment:
Equal Protection Under the Law
Each of the following scenarios involves governmental classifications based upon gender. Choose any two of the following scenarios. In 250 words or more, discuss whether or not the statute is constitutional. You must reply to at least one classmate's posting in a minimum 150 word reply. Points will be deducted for failing to meet the requirements!
To get full credit you will need to: Provide an example of researched, recent case law.
Scenarios:
1. A state statute which permits sales of beer to women at an earlier age than men.
2. A policy precluding males from enrolling in a Florida state nursing school.
3. Gender-based death benefits, alimony for women only, and state-supported all-male or all-female schools.
4. A federal policy for an "all-male only", military draft
5. A state statute which gives preference to veterans in the hiring of civil service positions, even though 98% of this group are men.
6. Orange State University favors minority students in admissions by using racial preferences, using a flexible "plus" factor, or goal.
Readings:
The U.S. Supreme Court: The Final Word
By Tony Wolusky