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Women's Rights and the Law: Legal Frameworks and Protections

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge of the legal frameworks and protections that have been established to uphold women's rights. It covers various aspects of women's rights, including equality, discrimination, reproductive rights, and legal protections.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which landmark case in the United States established the principle of equal protection under the law for women?

  1. Brown v. Board of Education

  2. Roe v. Wade

  3. Reed v. Reed

  4. Obergefell v. Hodges


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Reed v. Reed (1971), the Supreme Court ruled that a state law that gave men priority over women in administering estates was unconstitutional, violating the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

What is the name of the international treaty that sets out a comprehensive framework for women's rights?

  1. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

  2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CEDAW is a landmark international treaty adopted in 1979 that sets out a comprehensive framework for women's rights, including equality, non-discrimination, and reproductive rights.

Which U.S. law prohibits discrimination based on sex in employment?

  1. The Equal Pay Act

  2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  3. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

  4. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on sex, among other protected characteristics, in employment.

What is the legal principle that requires employers to provide equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender?

  1. Equal Pay for Equal Work

  2. Comparable Worth

  3. Pay Equity

  4. Gender Pay Gap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of equal pay for equal work requires employers to pay men and women the same wages for the same work, regardless of their gender.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the right to abortion in the United States?

  1. Roe v. Wade

  2. Planned Parenthood v. Casey

  3. Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt

  4. Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court ruled that a woman's right to privacy includes the right to choose whether to have an abortion.

What is the name of the U.S. law that prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy in employment?

  1. The Equal Pay Act

  2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  3. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

  4. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in employment.

Which international treaty prohibits all forms of violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual violence, and trafficking?

  1. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

  2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

  4. The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CEDAW is the only international treaty that specifically addresses violence against women, and it requires states to take steps to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women.

What is the name of the U.S. law that prohibits violence against women?

  1. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

  2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  3. The Equal Pay Act

  4. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

VAWA is a federal law that provides funding and resources to combat violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the right to same-sex marriage in the United States?

  1. Obergefell v. Hodges

  2. Windsor v. United States

  3. United States v. Windsor

  4. Lawrence v. Texas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by both the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

What is the name of the U.S. law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment?

  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. The Equal Pay Act

  3. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

  4. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is currently no federal law in the United States that explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment.

Which international treaty prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity?

  1. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

  2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is currently no international treaty that explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

What is the name of the U.S. law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment?

  1. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  3. The Equal Pay Act

  4. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and other areas.

Which international treaty prohibits discrimination based on disability?

  1. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

  2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CRPD is a landmark international treaty that sets out a comprehensive framework for the rights of persons with disabilities, including the right to equality, non-discrimination, and participation in society.

What is the name of the U.S. law that prohibits discrimination based on age in employment?

  1. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

  2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

  3. The Equal Pay Act

  4. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ADEA prohibits discrimination against individuals aged 40 and older in employment.

Which international treaty prohibits discrimination based on age?

  1. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

  2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is currently no international treaty that explicitly prohibits discrimination based on age.

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