Feminist Jurisprudence

What is meant by ‘hegemonic masculinity’ and why is it an important concept?
August 20, 2019
Was President Kennedy’s decision to support the Equal Rights Amendment a necessary cause for the amendment’s passage by Congress?
August 20, 2019

Feminist Jurisprudence

Question Description

According to Chapter Twelve in your text, define the terms Feminism, Feminist Jurisprudence (Feminist Legal Theory), Misogyny, Petite Treason, The Rule of Thumb and Coverture.  Also, describe the rulings in the U.S. Supreme Court cases Minor v. Happersett (1874), Reed v. Reed (1971), and Nguyen v. INS (2001). Based upon this information, discuss your views regarding how women have been historically treated by society and the legal system. What are your views of the current legal and social treatment of girls and women? Please explain in detail your answers. Your paper should be at least 300 words in length (300 words is considered “average” for grading purposes).