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Analysis of the Judicial Decision of the Supreme Court Case Loving v. Virginia (1967)
No full textThis essay delves into the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia (1967), specifically the clash between the state’s legislative authority and the fundamental ideas of natural law and legal realism. This case serves as a key point in the United States’ history in the dismantlement of racial segregation and anti-miscegenation laws. I argue that the majority ruling in this case highlights adherence to the moral principles and the broader social implications of natural law and legal realism over the command thesis of legal positivism. Through a critical examination of the political and social context in the US surrounding this case, the nuances of Loving v. Virginia, and the application of these legal and ethical theories, it is to be asserted that the judiciary’s commitment to the stated principles played a pivotal role in challenging and reshaping discriminatory state authority and creating a more just and equitable legal landscape
Secularization and Women\u27s Rights Navigating the Legal, Economic and Social Impacts of Gender Roles and Modernization in the United States
No full textIsabella Rivera is a senior graduating in May of 2025 pursuing a dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religion through the Honors Program. Her research focuses on secularization in the United States, with a particular interest in its impact on women’s rights and religion, the central theme of her senior thesis. Inspired by the complex relationship between secularization and gender dynamics, she set out to examine how this cultural shift affects women, while also exploring the religious dimensions of this interplay. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the intersections of politics, faith, and social change. She will be attending law school in the fall
