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There were 75 justices appointed to the Supreme court before O'Conner
There were 101 MALE justices appointed to the US Supreme Court before Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed on July 7, 1981.
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There had been 101 justices appointed to the Supreme Court before O'Connor. She was the 102nd in 1981 and Ruth Bader Ginzberg became the 107th justice in 1993.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan are current Supreme Court justices. They are women. Sandra Day O'Connor is a former Supreme Court justice. She is also a woman. There are no constitutional qualifications for Supreme Court Justices. No age requirement, education requirement, or even a citizenship requirement. Never mind a protected class.
Concidering I am 50 and male, Sandra Bullock
At present (2011) six of the nine US Supreme Court justices are male: Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. Justice Antonin Scalia Justice Anthony Kennedy Justice Clarence Thomas Justice Stephen Breyer Justice Samuel Alito
Sandra Day O'Connor's appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981 was significant as she became the first woman to serve on the Court, breaking gender barriers in a historically male-dominated institution. Her presence brought a unique perspective to the Court's deliberations and decisions, influencing key rulings on issues such as abortion, affirmative action, and women's rights. O'Connor's moderate and pragmatic approach often positioned her as a pivotal swing vote, shaping the direction of the Court during her tenure. Her appointment symbolized progress towards gender equality in American politics and law.
During the Roe v. Wade case, which was decided in 1973, there were no women judges on the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court at that time consisted of nine male justices. It wasn't until 1981, when Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed, that the Supreme Court had its first female justice.