Social Progress

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and career reflect significant dynamics of social progress, as Ginsburg’s achievements represent both the possibility and necessity of such progress. The book acknowledges the many persistent injustices in society, as well as the fact that necessary social change often arises from marginalized groups. In Ginsburg’s case, she directly experienced and witnessed many forms of systemic gender oppression, and thus she made it her mission to change society for the better. As the book states, “The world as it was had no room for her. That injustice left her no choice but to achieve bombshells” (11-12). Ginsburg’s example has inspired many people to seek out and oppose systemic injustice, which is still rampant in many forms. Her life and work also reflect the necessity to oppose all forms of injustice, not only injustice that affects oneself. Ginsburg was an advocate...