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Introduction

• The following version of this book was used to create this Lesson Plan: Hunt, Helena. In Her Own Words: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Agate Publishing, 2018. First Version.

• The Introduction begins by explaining why Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg deserves all the attention she has received: she has fought for the equality of all people, therefore both men and women have benefitted greatly from the work she has done and all she has accomplished.

• Ruth was born in Brooklyn in 1933 as Joan Ruth Bader but went by Ruth, because there were several other girls named Joan in school.

• Ruth was the daughter and granddaughter of Jewish immigrants.

• Ruth’s mother was very strict but supportive when it came to Ruth’s education.

• Celia Bader, Ruth’s mother, died when Ruth was in high school, but Ruth said her mother made a lasting impression on her; according to Ruth, Celia was...

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