RRLLB81
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
RESEARCH REPORT
Due Date: April 2026
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
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, The philosophy of feminism in law
By
[RRLLB81 STUDENT]
(012345678)
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF LAWS
in the
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL AND PROCEDURAL LAW
SCHOOL OF LAW
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
SUPERVISOR: PROF MM MONYAKANE
RRLLB81 ASSESSMENT 2 / FINAL PORTFOLIO
(DUE DATE: April 2026)
Varsity Cube 2026 +27 81 278 3372
, Abstract
This research examines whether South African law promotes feminist principles
through the constitutional right to equality and the protection of women’s rights.
Feminist legal theory highlights the historical exclusion of women from legal and
social structures and seeks to address gender inequality through legal reform. The
study explores key strands of feminist thought, particularly sameness feminism and
difference feminism, and evaluates how these theories influence legal reasoning.
The research analyses constitutional provisions and selected Constitutional Court
decisions, including President of the Republic of South Africa v Hugo, Brink v
Kitshoff NO, and King v De Jager, to determine how South African courts interpret
and enforce gender equality. Through doctrinal legal analysis of legislation, case law,
and academic commentary, the study finds that South African law strongly supports
feminist objectives by recognising substantive equality and actively challenging
gender discrimination. The research concludes that although legal progress has
been significant, ongoing challenges remain in achieving full gender equality in
practice.
Varsity Cube 2026 +27 81 278 3372
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
RESEARCH REPORT
Due Date: April 2026
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, The philosophy of feminism in law
By
[RRLLB81 STUDENT]
(012345678)
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF LAWS
in the
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL AND PROCEDURAL LAW
SCHOOL OF LAW
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
SUPERVISOR: PROF MM MONYAKANE
RRLLB81 ASSESSMENT 2 / FINAL PORTFOLIO
(DUE DATE: April 2026)
Varsity Cube 2026 +27 81 278 3372
, Abstract
This research examines whether South African law promotes feminist principles
through the constitutional right to equality and the protection of women’s rights.
Feminist legal theory highlights the historical exclusion of women from legal and
social structures and seeks to address gender inequality through legal reform. The
study explores key strands of feminist thought, particularly sameness feminism and
difference feminism, and evaluates how these theories influence legal reasoning.
The research analyses constitutional provisions and selected Constitutional Court
decisions, including President of the Republic of South Africa v Hugo, Brink v
Kitshoff NO, and King v De Jager, to determine how South African courts interpret
and enforce gender equality. Through doctrinal legal analysis of legislation, case law,
and academic commentary, the study finds that South African law strongly supports
feminist objectives by recognising substantive equality and actively challenging
gender discrimination. The research concludes that although legal progress has
been significant, ongoing challenges remain in achieving full gender equality in
practice.
Varsity Cube 2026 +27 81 278 3372
