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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “I think the presence of women on the bench made it possible for the courts to appreciate earlier than they might…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
I think the presence of women on the bench made it possible for the courts to appreciate earlier than they might otherwise that sexual harassment belongs under Title 7.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
New York

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Ginsburg highlights the impact of women judges on recognizing sexual harassment issues.

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