Which standard is afforded to gender discrimination cases?

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Gender discrimination cases are subject to intermediate scrutiny. This means that the government must show that the challenged classification serves an important governmental objective and that the classification is substantially related to achieving that objective. This standard is higher than rational basis review, but lower than strict scrutiny which is reserved for cases involving suspect classes (such as race or national origin).

Which Standard Is Afforded to Gender Discrimination Cases