Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Chapters 4 & 5

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What were some of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's responsibilities while attending school?

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Ruth was attending her classes, keeping up with her school work, typing up her husband's notes and papers, and doing all the household chores.

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How many law firms rejected Ruth Bader Ginsburg's application?

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More than 40 law firms rejected her application.

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What did Ruth Bader Ginsburg have to sacrifice to manage her responsibilities?

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She had to give up sleep.

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What was Ruth Bader Ginsburg's motivation for her work?

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She wanted to make a difference in society.

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What achievement did Ruth Bader Ginsburg accomplish upon graduating law school?

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She tied for number one in her class.

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What challenges did Ruth Bader Ginsburg face during her education?

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She faced challenges such as balancing multiple responsibilities, being rejected by law firms, and sacrificing her sleep.

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What impact did Ruth Bader Ginsburg have on women's rights?

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She was a strong advocate for gender equality and women's rights throughout her career.

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What role did Ruth Bader Ginsburg serve in the U.S. Supreme Court?

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She served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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What is one of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's notable legal strategies?

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She often used the strategy of arguing cases based on the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.

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How did Ruth Bader Ginsburg's early life influence her later work?

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Her experiences with discrimination and her education shaped her commitment to fighting for equality.