Spring 2021 Course Schedule

Sex-Based Discrimination (LAW-691-001)
Beth Frank

Meets: 05:00 PM - 07:50 PM ( M)

Enrolled: 22 / Limit: 24

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Notices

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Description

This course is a foundational sex and law course. It will examine gender and sex-based discrimination as defined by the Constitution, Title VII, Title VIII, Title IX, the Equal Pay Act, family law and criminal law. We will explore individual, pattern or practice, and class action sex discrimination cases. Class discussion will focus on practical considerations of litigating sex discrimination cases as well as the historical, social, economic, and psychological factors that impact representation of clients who experience sex-based discrimination.

Textbooks and Other Materials

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The course textbook is Sex-Based Discrimination by Herman Hill Kay and Tristin K. Green (7th ed. 2012) [ISBN 978-0-314-90717-2]. Additional readings will be posted on the course website on Canvas or you may be required to obtain the readings via the library, the internet, Lexis or Westlaw.

First Class Readings

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Syllabus

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