Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early life significantly influenced her legal opinions and activism. Growing up in a Jewish family, she experienced firsthand the challenges of gender discrimination. Ginsburg faced obstacles in her education and career as a woman, particularly at Harvard Law School, where she was one of the few female students. These experiences fueled her determination to fight for gender equality and civil rights. Through her work with the ACLU and subsequent appointments to the Supreme Court, Ginsburg established herself as a pivotal figure in advancing women's legal rights and reshaping societal norms regarding gender discourses.