If a sex worker is assaulted, they often fear reporting it because their "status" as a sex worker may lead police to dismiss the claim "on the basis of sex" or lifestyle, effectively denying them the status of a victim. 4. The Digital Frontier
On the Basis of Sex (2018) is a biographical drama detailing Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early career and her pioneering legal fight against gender discrimination, notably in the case Moritz v. Commissioner
This guide explores how sex discrimination is defined, the legal frameworks protecting workers (with a focus on U.S. law as a primary example), and how these laws apply to hiring, pay, and workplace conduct.
: Ginsburg and her husband, Martin Ginsburg (a tax expert), argued that this was a violation of the Equal Protection Clause . By representing a man, Ruth demonstrated that gender discrimination was a systemic issue that "on the basis of sex" limited the rights of all citizens.