One thing that concerns me is that today's young women don't seem to care that we have a fundamental instrument of government that makes no express statement about the equal citizenship stature of men and women. They know there are no closed doors anymore, and they may take for granted the rights that they have.
Ruth Bader GinsburgWomen's rights are an essential part of the overall human rights agenda, trained on the equal dignity and ability to live in freedom all people should enjoy.
Ruth Bader GinsburgNo one who is in business for profit can foist his or her beliefs on a workforce that includes many people who do not share those beliefs.
Ruth Bader GinsburgWe should learn ... to do our best for the sake of our communities and for the sake of those for whom we pave the way.
Ruth Bader GinsburgSo now the perception is, yes, women are here to stay. And when I'm sometimes asked when will there be enough [women on the Supreme Court]? And I say when there are nine, people are shocked. But there'd been nine men, and nobody's ever raised a question about that.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg