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How The Reed V. Reed Changed The Role Of Women In Supreme Court Cases

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Could you imagine trying to get your dream job, as a woman, but got turned down because a man that was equally qualified showed up and got the job just because he was a male? That is what had to happen with an Idaho law, to have a preference for males for jobs or even everyday things, in place. That was until a ruling went into place that explained how that law violated the 14th Amendment of the Equal Protection Clause and wiped it away. The Reed v Reed ruling case changed how women are perceived in the world, and gave them more opportunities for their career without discrimination, also changing Supreme Court history, making this a turning point. This case didn’t just have an effect on women’s history, but on the Supreme Courts’ as well. The …show more content…

This case had led to another change in gender-based laws and decisions. Later, the Court had decided that gender stereotypes and gender bias were not to be used in laws. Reed v. Reed changed people's perspectives and opinions on the Supreme Court. This case made women able to have more opportunities in their lives. Southern Illinois University says, “Thanks to Sally Reed, the door was opened for other women and men to successfully challenge discriminatory laws under the Equal Protection Clause,” The text also begins to explain how this also made life for those who had just lost a loved one easier. This is showing how this law changed future women’s lives, giving better opportunities, equal rights to males, giving them a chance to at least fight for what they want. If it weren’t for the Supreme Court taking away this law, it could still be in order, and it could have even spread to other states. This has been able to let women control more of their lives. Before, they couldn’t get the jobs that suited them, or they couldn’t make the decisions they believed were right for them. Getting rid of this law has been able to help women’s rights and lives, even relating to

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