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So many of us had hoped that the civil system might be an…

“So many of us had hoped that the civil system might be an alternative for some women, where the burdens were a little bit less, and cases might be easier to prove.” quote by Susan Estrich
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“So many of us had hoped that the civil system might be an alternative for some women, where the burdens were a little bit less, and cases might be easier to prove.”

Susan Estrich

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Advocates for a civil legal system to reduce burdens and ease proof for women

In simple terms: A civil system could make legal processes easier for women

Key Takeaway

Consider civil alternatives for gender equity

Themes

gender equity legal reform civil law

Mood

hopeful critical

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • family court reforms
  • employment discrimination cases
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

burden reduction proof standards alternative systems

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would a civil system change outcomes for women?
  • What obstacles exist to reforming legal proof standards?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may face entrenched procedural norms

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