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Project two is based on the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what she has done for our country, specifically for woman's rights. I learned all about the cases that Ginsburg has defended in her career and how she impacted society. I also looked into the Supreme Court and how the system works. Throughout this project, not only did I gain knowledge on RBG but also the Supreme Court system. I created three different products; one for each subject History, English, and art. Each project is different from the others and is unique. I hope you enjoy the contents below.
Perspective
I incorporated the thinking skill of perspective though out this project in many different aspects and angles. I used the perspective of a young woman growing up in America in 2020. The perspective I have may be different from other people; that is what makes its perspective. I am sure that many other young women growing up in America also share my perspective.
Found Citizenship
For this part of my project, I focused on the events that are currently happening with our Supreme Court justices. As many know, RBG lost her fight to cancer this past September, and it is now up to Donald J Trump to pick her replacement. Some are worried about this, while others are not. I created a reaction essay that explains the situation in-depth and explains my perspective on the situation as a 16-year-old girl in the United States. The essay is below, enjoy. to see the essay in MLA form with citations click the button below.
Young Perspective
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an amazing woman with many accomplishments. She defended many cases, including the United States v. Virginia, Ledbetter v. Goodyear, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc, and many more. Ginsburg was known for taking pride in her work and doing everything she could to defend the oppressed groups. In September 2020, Ginsburg passed away from cancer she had been fighting for the past couple of years; now it is up to Donald J. Trump to pick her replacement. Trump has picked a woman named Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Throughout this paper, I will be giving you my personal opinion and perspective as a young woman growing up in the United States.
Also known as the highest tribunal in the nation for all controversies and cases arising under the laws of the United States and the Constitution, the Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the law. It is in charge of ensuring that there will be equal justice under the law to the American people (Sarran). The Supreme Court judges are also known as "Article iii judges," and the president selects them with the U.S. senate's approval. Once the judges are selected and approved, they "hold their office during good behavior" this means that they hold their position for life ("About Federal Judges"). These judges are expected to follow the historical definition, "one who declares the law".
After the retirement of Byron White, a former democratic supreme court judge, Bill Clinton selected Ruth Bader Ginsburg to fill the seat on June 22, 1993. After serving the court, Ginsburg lost her fight to pancreas cancer in September 2020. Trump already had her replacement lined up before her death, Amy Coney Barrett. Barrett is very right-wing and has very different beliefs than Ginsburg. The worries are that she will affect what Ginsburg has put in place for women, people apart of the LGBQ+ community, and minorities.
Amy Coney Barret continues to ignore the question of believing in climate change and its threat. She also continues to avoid questions on children being separated at the southern border (Walsh). Barretts continuously avoids these topics. This has led people to think that she does not believe in climate change and is unwilling to make a change about horrible events happening at our border. On the topic of racial injustice, Barret continuously defends the police. For example, she said that the officers had a reason to shoot a black man because he had a "bulge in his pocket." It was a "high crime area" (Robinson). Barrett defending the police when many think the police were wrong is just another example of Barret not siding with the American people. In the past, Amy Coney Barrett has made it clear that she is very pro-life and does not believe in abortion. She called the case of Roe v. Wade an "erroneous decision" that she believes should have been struck down during the case of Plan Parenthood v. Casey (Walsh). This statement made by Barret has concerned many people that she would make the court more right than left and possibly overturn Roe v. Wade, a woman's right to choose. Many people also gained concern that she would try to get rid of Planned Parenthood and the Affordable Care Act. These services help people that cannot afford essential human services like doctors' appointments, birth control, and more.
All of this got me thinking, should the supreme court justices serve for life? Is the constitution wrong? How is the selection of ACB going to affect my future and women's rights? How might ACB alter the decisions made by RBG? and Could this have gone a different way? Based on my perspective, the appointment of the court should not be lifelong. I do not think any political position should be a lifelong appointment because times change, and the supreme court should change with it. From the perspective of a 16-year-old girl, adults are choosing for my future. My concern about ACB is that she might try to reverse things RBG has done, For example, a woman's right to choose and gay marriage.
It is not because I am planning on having an abortion or participating in gay marriage. Nevertheless, I think the government should not decide what we do with our bodies and our love life. If a judge serves lifelong and is selected now, they will be a part of my future for a very long time. As a girl not old enough to vote, I do not think that lifelong appointments should exist. This is a very controversial topic; some believe that the constitution is 100% correct. Some believe that parts of it are right, and some people do not believe in the constitution. It is all about perspective. In my opinion, I believe that some parts of the constitution are ethical and right in my eyes. However, in some areas, I cannot entirely agree with because times have changed, and the constitution has not. I think that the constitution should evolve with us Americans over time. This opinion is directly based on my life experiences and my perspectives; everyone has their perspective. There is more to my opinion than just my perspective; there are also facts to back up my thoughts. For example, ACB calling the case of Roe v. Wade an "erroneous decision." Her saying this shows that she disagrees with abortion and wants to overturn it, as she has also stated to the press and community.
In conclusion, as a young woman growing up in the United States, I am afraid I have to disagree with many things that are happening politically. Specifically, the Supreme Court. I think these decisions that are being made are more important than people think, mainly because this appointment is a lifelong appointment. I feel that my rights are being thrown up into the air, and no one wants to catch them. I also believe that many other young people, especially women, feel the same way as I do and want change.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an amazing woman with many accomplishments. She defended many cases, including the United States v. Virginia, Ledbetter v. Goodyear, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc, and many more. Ginsburg was known for taking pride in her work and doing everything she could to defend the oppressed groups. In September 2020, Ginsburg passed away from cancer she had been fighting for the past couple of years; now it is up to Donald J. Trump to pick her replacement. Trump has picked a woman named Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Throughout this paper, I will be giving you my personal opinion and perspective as a young woman growing up in the United States.
Also known as the highest tribunal in the nation for all controversies and cases arising under the laws of the United States and the Constitution, the Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the law. It is in charge of ensuring that there will be equal justice under the law to the American people (Sarran). The Supreme Court judges are also known as "Article iii judges," and the president selects them with the U.S. senate's approval. Once the judges are selected and approved, they "hold their office during good behavior" this means that they hold their position for life ("About Federal Judges"). These judges are expected to follow the historical definition, "one who declares the law".
After the retirement of Byron White, a former democratic supreme court judge, Bill Clinton selected Ruth Bader Ginsburg to fill the seat on June 22, 1993. After serving the court, Ginsburg lost her fight to pancreas cancer in September 2020. Trump already had her replacement lined up before her death, Amy Coney Barrett. Barrett is very right-wing and has very different beliefs than Ginsburg. The worries are that she will affect what Ginsburg has put in place for women, people apart of the LGBQ+ community, and minorities.
Amy Coney Barret continues to ignore the question of believing in climate change and its threat. She also continues to avoid questions on children being separated at the southern border (Walsh). Barretts continuously avoids these topics. This has led people to think that she does not believe in climate change and is unwilling to make a change about horrible events happening at our border. On the topic of racial injustice, Barret continuously defends the police. For example, she said that the officers had a reason to shoot a black man because he had a "bulge in his pocket." It was a "high crime area" (Robinson). Barrett defending the police when many think the police were wrong is just another example of Barret not siding with the American people. In the past, Amy Coney Barrett has made it clear that she is very pro-life and does not believe in abortion. She called the case of Roe v. Wade an "erroneous decision" that she believes should have been struck down during the case of Plan Parenthood v. Casey (Walsh). This statement made by Barret has concerned many people that she would make the court more right than left and possibly overturn Roe v. Wade, a woman's right to choose. Many people also gained concern that she would try to get rid of Planned Parenthood and the Affordable Care Act. These services help people that cannot afford essential human services like doctors' appointments, birth control, and more.
All of this got me thinking, should the supreme court justices serve for life? Is the constitution wrong? How is the selection of ACB going to affect my future and women's rights? How might ACB alter the decisions made by RBG? and Could this have gone a different way? Based on my perspective, the appointment of the court should not be lifelong. I do not think any political position should be a lifelong appointment because times change, and the supreme court should change with it. From the perspective of a 16-year-old girl, adults are choosing for my future. My concern about ACB is that she might try to reverse things RBG has done, For example, a woman's right to choose and gay marriage.
It is not because I am planning on having an abortion or participating in gay marriage. Nevertheless, I think the government should not decide what we do with our bodies and our love life. If a judge serves lifelong and is selected now, they will be a part of my future for a very long time. As a girl not old enough to vote, I do not think that lifelong appointments should exist. This is a very controversial topic; some believe that the constitution is 100% correct. Some believe that parts of it are right, and some people do not believe in the constitution. It is all about perspective. In my opinion, I believe that some parts of the constitution are ethical and right in my eyes. However, in some areas, I cannot entirely agree with because times have changed, and the constitution has not. I think that the constitution should evolve with us Americans over time. This opinion is directly based on my life experiences and my perspectives; everyone has their perspective. There is more to my opinion than just my perspective; there are also facts to back up my thoughts. For example, ACB calling the case of Roe v. Wade an "erroneous decision." Her saying this shows that she disagrees with abortion and wants to overturn it, as she has also stated to the press and community.
In conclusion, as a young woman growing up in the United States, I am afraid I have to disagree with many things that are happening politically. Specifically, the Supreme Court. I think these decisions that are being made are more important than people think, mainly because this appointment is a lifelong appointment. I feel that my rights are being thrown up into the air, and no one wants to catch them. I also believe that many other young people, especially women, feel the same way as I do and want change.
English lll
For the English part of this project, I wanted to dedicate it to Ruth Bader Ginsburg and all the good she has done for our society. I decided the best way to do this was to write something that thanks to her for what she has done. I decided to write Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a eulogy. In the eulogy, I include specific cases that she defended, the teachings she taught us, and her legacy. Below is a copy of the eulogy. To see the Eulogy in a document form in format click the button below.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Eulogy
Today, we stand here to commemorate the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I am sure everyone was impacted by Ruth's life, legacy, and, most notably, her lifelong dedication to making society better. Ruth once said, "Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better" That is precisely what Ruth did and why we are here today.
Ginsburg attended Harvard Law, one of the most prestigious schools in America, in a time where women didn't go to law school and become lawyers. Out of a class of 500, only eight of them were women, and Ruth was one of them. Ruth ended up graduating in 1954 from Cornell University, finishing at the top of her class. She was so educated and filled with wisdom, as she proved to us through her existence here on earth. Ruth wanted to do good for her society, specifically for women. As a woman, Ruth was continuously being put down and discriminated against. She understood the problem and wanted to do something about it and make a change. Ruth was then elected to be on the justices of the supreme court. The legacy of RBG was beginning.
At the time, women were treated as second class citizens. They were still not getting equal pay; this is where Ruth participated in the Ledbetter v. Goodyear case. Ruth said, "The court does not comprehend or is indifferent to the insidious way in which women can be victims of pay discrimination. Congress intended to govern real-world employment practices, and that world is what the court ignores today. Initially, you may not know that men are receiving more. Only over time is there strong cause to suspect that discrimination is at work." She then followed with,"today, the ball again lies in Congress' court." As a result of Ruth's statement, the federal law was changed, and a bill was passed, the Fair Pay Reparation act. This was just one example of Ruth making a difference to society for women. She said it how it was and she fought till things were right. Another case Ruth is known for participating in is the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case. In this particular case, Ruth was fighting for women's right to have birth control coverage in the workplace under health insurance. Ruth came to the table and stated, "The ability of women to participate equally in the economic and social life of the nation had been facilitated by their ability to control their reproductive lives." As we all know, Ruth had a way with words, and she was so good at what she did. There are so many other cases that Ruth was a part of, but these two stuck out to me because of how they impacted the world years after. Ruth left a mark in the society we live in today.
Ruth influenced the world in so many positive aspects, from being a woman leader to look up to, to the work she did behind her desk. Ruth fought for what she thought was right, stood up to the sexist world, and made a change. If it weren't for Ruth, women in the United States would still lack fundamental equality. For me, as a young woman growing up in America, I sincerely appreciate what Ruth has done for other women and me. Not only did Ruth pave the path for women, but she is also inspirational to me. I look up to her. How she carried herself around all the men she didn't seem intimidated at all; she threatened them. Ruth's mother taught her two central teachings in life: to be a lady and be independent. To be a lady meant, "Don't let yourself be overcome by useless emotions," and to be independent meant, "Be able to fend for yourself." I think that all women should live by these teachings. Thank you for being such a great role model, standing up for what is right, and fighting to make society a better place for women to come.
To close this evening, I would like to personally thank you for being here today to celebrate the life of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Ruth, we will never forget your teachings. We will always remember your legacy. Most importantly, we will never forget you. You have left a permanent mark on the world. Thank you.
Today, we stand here to commemorate the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I am sure everyone was impacted by Ruth's life, legacy, and, most notably, her lifelong dedication to making society better. Ruth once said, "Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better" That is precisely what Ruth did and why we are here today.
Ginsburg attended Harvard Law, one of the most prestigious schools in America, in a time where women didn't go to law school and become lawyers. Out of a class of 500, only eight of them were women, and Ruth was one of them. Ruth ended up graduating in 1954 from Cornell University, finishing at the top of her class. She was so educated and filled with wisdom, as she proved to us through her existence here on earth. Ruth wanted to do good for her society, specifically for women. As a woman, Ruth was continuously being put down and discriminated against. She understood the problem and wanted to do something about it and make a change. Ruth was then elected to be on the justices of the supreme court. The legacy of RBG was beginning.
At the time, women were treated as second class citizens. They were still not getting equal pay; this is where Ruth participated in the Ledbetter v. Goodyear case. Ruth said, "The court does not comprehend or is indifferent to the insidious way in which women can be victims of pay discrimination. Congress intended to govern real-world employment practices, and that world is what the court ignores today. Initially, you may not know that men are receiving more. Only over time is there strong cause to suspect that discrimination is at work." She then followed with,"today, the ball again lies in Congress' court." As a result of Ruth's statement, the federal law was changed, and a bill was passed, the Fair Pay Reparation act. This was just one example of Ruth making a difference to society for women. She said it how it was and she fought till things were right. Another case Ruth is known for participating in is the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case. In this particular case, Ruth was fighting for women's right to have birth control coverage in the workplace under health insurance. Ruth came to the table and stated, "The ability of women to participate equally in the economic and social life of the nation had been facilitated by their ability to control their reproductive lives." As we all know, Ruth had a way with words, and she was so good at what she did. There are so many other cases that Ruth was a part of, but these two stuck out to me because of how they impacted the world years after. Ruth left a mark in the society we live in today.
Ruth influenced the world in so many positive aspects, from being a woman leader to look up to, to the work she did behind her desk. Ruth fought for what she thought was right, stood up to the sexist world, and made a change. If it weren't for Ruth, women in the United States would still lack fundamental equality. For me, as a young woman growing up in America, I sincerely appreciate what Ruth has done for other women and me. Not only did Ruth pave the path for women, but she is also inspirational to me. I look up to her. How she carried herself around all the men she didn't seem intimidated at all; she threatened them. Ruth's mother taught her two central teachings in life: to be a lady and be independent. To be a lady meant, "Don't let yourself be overcome by useless emotions," and to be independent meant, "Be able to fend for yourself." I think that all women should live by these teachings. Thank you for being such a great role model, standing up for what is right, and fighting to make society a better place for women to come.
To close this evening, I would like to personally thank you for being here today to celebrate the life of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Ruth, we will never forget your teachings. We will always remember your legacy. Most importantly, we will never forget you. You have left a permanent mark on the world. Thank you.
Portfolio
For the art part of my project, I focused on Ruth Bader Ginsburg and all the things that she has done to leave a mark on the world we live in today. If you didn't know, when Ginsburg first got selected into the Supreme Court, she was given her robe, but there was an opening for a man's tie. Ruth wanted something to go there, so she created something called a decent color. It was a color that she wore and was known for it. I decided to base my part piece on her decadence color. I created a piece that not only shows her color, but each flap in the collar shows either a cause that she defended or something she fought for. I also chose to feature the color red because that was her favorite color. Below is a photo of the finished product.