Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan (1982)

Question 1

Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan (1982)
Facts

Answer 1

Hogan denied entrance to nursing program at MUV
2 other nursing programs in the state
Wanted to attend the one in his town

Question 2

Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan (1982)
Issue

Answer 2

Does a state’s single-sex higher education program for women violate the 14th amendment equal protection clause?

Question 3

Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan (1982)
Ruling

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan (1982)
Majority (O’Connor)

Answer 4

Stereotype – nursing is for women
“Important gov interest”/means “substantially related”
No proof women lagged in field of nursing
Character of program will not change
State explanation not “exceedingly persuasive”

Question 5

Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan (1982)
Dissenting (Burger)

Answer 5

Ruling only applies to nursing program

Question 6

Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan (1982)
Dissenting (Blackman)

Answer 6

Single sex higher ed programs in jeopardy

Question 7

Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan (1982)
Dissenting (Powel and Rehnquist)

Answer 7

No right to attend college in hometown
Single sex ed reflect individual preferences