Keywords:
Adolescence-Social aspects-United States
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Age discrimination-United States
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Teenagers-United States-Civil rights
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Criminal justice, Administration of-United States
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Adolescence ; Social aspects ; United States
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Age discrimination ; United States
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Teenagers ; United States ; Civil rights
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Criminal justice, Administration of ; United States
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Description / Table of Contents:
In the wake of the civil rights movement, the legal system dramatically changed its response to discrimination based on race, gender, and other characteristics. It is now showing signs of yet another dramatic shift, as it moves from considering difference to focusing on neutrality. Rather than seeking to counter subjugation through special protections for groups that have been historically (and currently) disadvantaged, the Court now adopts a "colorblind" approach. Equality now means treating everyone the same way. This book explores these shifts and the research used to support civil rights c
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
Online-Ressource (288 p)
ISBN:
9781479815586
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=2034375
DDC:
305.2350973
Language:
English
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Shifts in Equality Jurisprudence; 2. The Nature, Developmental Roots, and Alleviation of Discrimination; 3. Addressing Necessary Shifts in Equality Jurisprudence; 4. Supporting Equality Jurisprudence's Sites of Inculcation; 5. Harnessing Developmental Science to Broaden Equality Jurisprudence; Conclusion; References; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; About the Author
