Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue and a Silver Sixpence for Her Shoe: Dukes v. Wal-Mart & Sex Discrimination Class Actions

Authors

Winnie Chau, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the effectiveness of large-scale sex discrimination class actions, particularly through the lens of Dukes v. WalMart, in driving systemic change in corporate workplace practices. While these actions often succeed in compensating victims, they frequently fail to address the root causes of discrimination, leaving broader systemic issues unresolved. The analysis highlights the tension between procedural requirements and the need for meaningful reform, suggesting that such lawsuits can prompt some positive changes but often fall short of achieving lasting impact.

Disciplines

Civil Rights and Discrimination | Law | Law and Gender

Recommended Citation

Winnie Chau, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue and a Silver Sixpence for Her Shoe: Dukes v. Wal-Mart & Sex Discrimination Class Actions, 12 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 969 (2006).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol12/iss3/9