Fact: Affirmative action came to the Iron Range in 1974 when the U.S. government forced steel companies to hand over 20% of their jobs to women and minorities. The assigned case, Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Co.,addresses discrimination issues in Minnesota in a class action suit. This story was made into a movie, North Country, if you are interested in watching the film.

First, read the attachedcase, Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Co.

Second, write a 2 to 3-page analysis addressing the following questions after reading the case.

1. What were the legal theories the plaintiff asserted?
2. Explain the law behind each theory.
3. What were the defenses the defendants claimed?
4. Explain the law behind each defense.
5. What did the court decide in this case?
6. Explain whether you think the court's decision was correct.
7. What reasons did the court give for its decision?