POL SCI 123S Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Equal Pay For Equal Work
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Only considered 5 times in committee, never by the full senate. 4 proposed reservations by the clinton administration (1) private conduct (2) combat assignments (3) comparable worth (4) paid maternity leave. Non self executing provision: no new laws would be created as a result of. Dispute settling provision: u. s. not bound by article 29 (1) which refers unresolved disputes to the icj. Continue trend of favoring international influence over domestic, thus impacting u. s. sovereignty (cedaw committee"s authority over that of the u. s. government) Ineffective because countries with poor hr records have ratified the treaty, facade for continuing atrocities . Current domestic laws already serve examples of u. s. commitment to women"s equality. Discriminates against traditional family and cultural and religious beliefs of. Obligates adherence to a predetermined or artificial set of values, demanding a redefinition or regulation of genders roles in the family. Question role of women as mothers and caregivers.