Shortlisted: Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court

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Book Synopsis: The inspiring and previously untold history of the women considered―but not selected―for the US Supreme Court. In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female justice on the United States Supreme Court after centuries of male appointments, a watershed moment in the long struggle for gender equality. Yet few know about the remarkable women considered in the decades before her triumph. Shortlisted tells the overlooked stories of nine extraordinary women--a cohort large enough to seat the entire Supreme Court--who appeared on presidential lists dating back to the 1930s. Florence Allen, the first female judge on the highest court in Ohio, was named repeatedly in those early years. Eight more followed, including Amalya Kearse, a federal appellate judge who was the first African American woman viewed as a potential Supreme Court nominee. Award-winning scholars Renee Knake Jefferson and Hannah Brenner Johnson cleverly weave together long-forgotten materials from presidential libraries and private archives to reveal the professional and personal lives of these accomplished women. In addition to filling a notable historical gap, the book exposes the harms of shortlisting―it reveals how adding qualified female candidates to a list but passing over them ultimately creates the appearance of diversity while preserving the status quo. This phenomenon often occurs with any pursuit of professional advancement, whether the judge in the courtroom, the CEO in the corner office, or the coach on the playing field. Women, and especially female minorities, while as qualified as others on the shortlist (if not more so), find themselves far less likely to be chosen. With the stories of these nine exemplary women as a framework, Shortlisted offers all women a valuable set of strategies for upending the injustices that still endure. It is a must-read for those seeking positions of power as well as for the powerful who select them in the legal profession and beyond.

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Welcome to the remarkable world of Shortlisted: Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court! This groundbreaking book unveils the inspiring and previously untold stories of the women considered, but unfortunately not selected, for the US Supreme Court. Discover the real heroes who paved the way for gender equality and shaped the course of history.

Imagine being the first female justice on the United States Supreme Court after centuries of male dominance! That's exactly what Sandra Day O'Connor achieved in 1981. But did you know about the extraordinary women who came before her? Shortlisted introduces you to an exceptional cohort of nine women who appeared on presidential lists dating back to the 1930s. These women were true trailblazers, including Florence Allen, the first female judge on the highest court in Ohio, and Amalya Kearse, a pioneering African American federal appellate judge.

Renowned scholars Renee Knake Jefferson and Hannah Brenner Johnson have skillfully pieced together overlooked materials from presidential libraries and private archives to bring these remarkable women's lives to light. Shortlisted not only uncovers a historical gap but also exposes the damaging effects of shortlisting. It reveals how adding qualified female candidates to a list but ultimately passing over them perpetuates the illusion of diversity while maintaining the status quo.

This phenomenon of shortlisting is not only prevalent in the legal profession but extends to other areas of professional advancement as well. Whether you aspire to be a judge, a CEO, or a coach, Shortlisted offers invaluable strategies for dismantling the injustices that persist. By shedding light on these nine exemplary women, this book empowers women from all walks of life to challenge the existing biases and fight for the positions they deserve.

If you are determined to make a difference and aspire to positions of power or if you play a role in selecting those who hold these positions, Shortlisted is a must-read. Take a stand against inequality, learn from the stories of extraordinary women, and become part of the movement that reshapes the future.

Don't miss out on this fascinating journey! Get your copy of Shortlisted: Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court today!

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