Supreme Court Landmark Case: Frontiero v. Richardson (1973)

Learn more about the 1973 landmark Supreme Court decision Frontiero v. Richardson. In this case, the Court considered the matter of a female Air Force officer who applied for benefits for her husband--and was denied. The Court's ruling touched on issues of gender and civil rights.
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/rights/landmark_frontiero.html

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 5 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: U.S. History, grade 11, Supreme Court, landmark case, gender discrimination, Frontiero v. Richardson, women's rights, civil rights, Justice William Brennan
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource,  Tutorial
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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