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Abstract
Courts, legislatures, and scholars are increasingly turning away from traditional Aristotelian thinking in favor of a substantive, pro-active approach to equality. Under the substantive approach, the identification and eradication of systematic discrimination replace an adherence to neutral principles. This Comment argues that while a substantive approach is the most effective way to bring about true equality, it will not succeed unless it centers on protecting group rights. State decision-makers and international human rights advocates must focus on group experiences in order to create societies where no one is favored based on immutable characteristics.
Recommended Citation
Kathrina Szymborski,
Recognition of Group Rights as Requisite to Substantive Equality Goals,
107
Mich. L. Rev. First Impressions
145
(2009).
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