
GENDER INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

Constitutional Clauses Relevant to Women
The following clauses can be taught in civics courses. Read more about their pedagogical connections to women & gender studies
Preamble: The preamble provides the purpose of government. Working to enshrine constitutional gender equality can make our union more perfect as mentioned in this section
Commerce Clause: The commerce clause can be found in Article I, Section 8 and is an important enumerated power of Congress.
Necessary & Proper Clause (Elastic Clause): Article 1, Section 8
Full Faith and Credit Clause: Relevant to marriage and divorce state laws
Privileges and Immunities Clause: Article IV, Section 2
Supremacy Clause: Article VI Supreme Law of the Land
Establishment Clause: 1st Amendment
Free Exercise Clause of the 1st Amendment
Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment
Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment: Most important constitutional clause to protect women & LGBTQ+ rights