DQ3: Chapter 4-Equal Protection Under the Law
Each of the following scenarios involves governmental classifications based upon gender. Choose any two of the following scenarios. In 250-words or more, discuss whether or not the statute is constitutional. You must reply to at least one classmate’s posting in a minimum 150-word reply.Points will be deducted for failing to meet the requirements!
To get full credit you will need to: Provide an example of researched, recent case law.
Scenarios:
Scenarios:
A state statute which permits sales of beer to women at an earlier age than men.
A policy precluding males from enrolling in a Florida state nursing school.
Gender-based death benefits, alimony for women only, and state-supported all-male or all-female schools.
A federal policy for an “all-male only”, military draft
A state statute which gives preference to veterans in the hiring of civil service positions, even though 98% of this group are men.
Orange State University favors minority students in admissions by using racial preferences, using a flexible “plus” factor, or goal.
