We hear a brief history of discrimination against women in the field of law dating back to the 1800s. History - Women in the Law (03:01)Īn inspirational professor influenced O'Connor to apply to law school. O'Connor describes her childhood she recalls feeling insecure as a young woman, but wanting to try things nonetheless. She says Arizona is accepting of women in politics. O'Connor was the first woman to become Senate Majority Leader. She says she takes jobs that give her "an opportunity to do something interesting." O'Connor on Gender Discrimination (02:02) O'Connor describes how she became Arizona's first female senator.
When she became a legislator, she worked to improve laws surrounding mental health care. She describes her work with Arizona's state hospital for the mentally ill. O'Connor's Work for Arizona Attorney General (02:46)Īfter 5 years of volunteering, O'Connor finally got a job assistanting Arizona's Attorney General. O'Connor's Volunteer Work (01:47)Īfter having two children and taking 5 years off from work, O'Connor was afraid she would never get a job.
O'Connor describes her job in the public sector and its influence on her aspirations. Workplace Discrimination (01:53)ĭespite graduating third in her Stanford Law School class, O'Connor had trouble finding a job as a lawyer. Senate to become the first woman justice on the Supreme Court. Sandra Day O'Connor was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. In 1981, President Reagan nominated the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
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