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Virginia Military Institute's Admissions Policy


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Virginia Military Institute's Admissions Policy
Examines 1996 Supreme Court decision ending males-only policy. Looks at opposing opinions, the impact on VMI & other colleges and what the future holds.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages) | 12 sources | 1999 United States


From the Paper:

" UNITED STATES v. VIRGINIA
This research paper discusses the decision by the Supreme Court in United States v. Virginia et al. 518 U.S. 515 of June 26, 1996 which effectively ended the single-sex admissions policy of Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and explores the legal analysis underpinning the Court's holding and its impact and implications for the future.

Summary
After a protracted battle in federal courts, the Supreme Court decided by a seven-to-one majority that VMI's all-male admission policy violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The majority acknowledged that VMI's adversative method of instruction for training citizen-soldiers was unique and had substantial value. However.."

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Virginia Military Institute's Admissions Policy (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 14, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Virginia-Military-Institute's-Admissions-Policy/13460

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"Virginia Military Institute's Admissions Policy" 15 January 2012. Web. 14 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Virginia-Military-Institute's-Admissions-Policy/13460>




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