Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s activism was informed by various experiences in her youth. Facing gender discrimination both in academia and the workplace motivated her to advocate for women’s rights and equality. Her time at Harvard Law School, where she was one of a few women, underscored the challenges women faced in law, fueling her resolve to make a difference. Additionally, her partnership with fellow students on gender-based legal issues further shaped her understanding of systemic inequality. These formative experiences led her to become a pivotal figure in advancing gender equality through litigation and public policy throughout her career.