QUESTIONS

1. How does the US Supreme Court differ in its protection of individuals in sex discrimination lawsuits when deciding cases based on the equal protection clauses of the US Constitution, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972? In your response, consider the types of situations to which each applies, the respective levels of protection each offers, as well as the enforcement mechanisms (liability) associated with these provisions.
2. Please critique Louise F. Fitzgerald and Lilia M. Cortina's article on sexual harassment in the workplace. What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of their arguments? How would you improve upon their work?
3. Compare and contrast Anika Rice's article entitled "How are American Female Farmers Compensated?" with Rachel Greszler's article entitled "The Gender Pay Gap: Choice, Children, and Public Policy." Where do these authors agree? Where do they disagree?
4. What can women do to best situate themselves for work and life in the 4^th Industrial Revolution? How might business, government, education, and family institutions help ensure women's success in this changing world?