In defense of the anti-discrimination principle; groups and the equal protection clause; firefighters v Stotts - conflicting models of racial justice; the empty idea of equality; liberals and unlawful discrimination; legitimating racial discrimination through anti-discrimination; the ethereal scholar - does critical legal studies have what minorities want?; race reform and retrenchment - transformation and legitimation in anti-discrimination law; legislation against sex discrimination; Prince Charming - abstract equality; affirmative action - fair shakers and social engineeers; an economic analysis of sex discrimination laws.