Citizens Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Every constitution written since the end of World War II includes a provision that men and women are citizens of equal stature. Ours does not.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing, 1993
Notes that post‑WWII constitutions guarantee gender equality, but the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly do so.
In simple terms: U.S. lacks explicit gender equality clause.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for constitutional amendment.
Themes
law
gender equality
human rights
Mood
analytical
determined
Type
legal
activist
When to use this quote
- legal advocacy
- policy drafting
- public education
Key Concepts
Equal protection
constitutional reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What legal mechanisms can enforce equality?
- How to build public support for amendment?
A Different Perspective
Changing law is a slow process.
