Ruth Bader Ginsburg's upbringing played a pivotal role in shaping her legal career. Growing up in a Jewish family in Brooklyn, she was taught the importance of education and social justice. The challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated legal profession fuelled her determination to fight for gender equality and women's rights. Her experiences at Rutgers and Harvard Law School, combined with her early work with the ACLU, solidified her commitment to challenging discrimination. Ginsburg’s background instilled in her a sense of justice, leading her to become a prominent advocate for equality in the U.S. legal system.