Martha Minow
Harvard Law Professor | Law, Education & Social Change
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Martha Minow is a renowned legal scholar and Professor at Harvard Law School. As the former Dean of Harvard Law, she has shaped legal education for decades.
Minow's extensive body of work examines the role of law in addressing social injustice, including her books 'In Brown's Wake' and 'When Should Law Forgive? '.
She has advised governments and organizations on human rights, education reform, and navigating cultural differences. Minow's keynotes provide frameworks for using law and policy to drive meaningful societal progress.
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How forgiveness can create a more just legal system
Pardons, commutations and bankruptcy laws are all tools of forgiveness within the US legal system. Are we using them frequently enough, and with fairness? Law professor Martha Minow outlines how these merciful measures can reinforce racial and economic inequality -- and makes the case for creating a system of restorative justice that focuses on accountability and reconciliation rather than punishment.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDWomen 2019 | 2019 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
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