Life and Work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Law Professor, Lawyer, and Justice Who Breathed Life into Gender Equality?

Only a handful of lawyers exist whose fame transcends enclosed legal circles and transforms them into cultural icons who enjoy almost celebrity status in the society. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was one of those exceptions. Through her work as a lawyer, law professor, and justice, she dedicated an essential part of her career to drawing attention to artificially created ideological and gender divisions, thus contributing to a fairer legal system and society. The authors outline her life and career path that led her to become a professor and lawyer and later a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeal and justice of the Supreme Court.

Key words: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court of the United States, principle of equality, gender discrimination.