The term "trias politica" or "separation of powers" was coined by Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, an 18th century French social and political philosopher. His publication, Spirit of the Laws, is considered one of the great works in the history of political theory and jurisprudence, and it inspired the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Constitution of the United States. Under his model, the political authority of the state is divided into legislative, executive and judicial powers. He asserted that, to most effectively promote liberty, these three powers must be separate and acting independently.
"Nilda" written by Nicholasa Mohr reflects the discrimination suffered by women. Some examples of these are:
Mama's efforts to take care of her large family—five children, sick husband, crazy aunt, and pregnant girl friend of one son.
When Nilda is sent to a Catholic charity camp and forced along with other girls to take nightly doses of milk of magnesia by a terrifying, smiling nun. She is really humilliated.
Miss Reilly, a language teacher who is trying to teach Castilian Spanish to her class of Rican students.
