The ERA was ratified by 30 state legislatures by the end of 1973. But many opponents came forward to block the ERA. Phylis Schlafly, a conservative activist, founded the group STOP ERA to prevent its ratification.
Equal Rights Amendment
The Right to Equal treatment under the law.
The equal rights amendment caused questions as a result of states revoking their ratification rights. This amendment was finally ratified in 1992 which was more than 202 years after it was first introduced into Congress.
did not include a bill of rights
Phyllis Schlafly
Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment
The Right to Equal treatment under the law.
No no no, she actively campaigned for the ratification. She was in favor.
the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) sparked debate and questions due to concerns about its potential impact on existing gender-related laws and societal norms. Some critics worried that the ERA could lead to unintended consequences, such as affecting certain legal protections based on gender or potentially changing traditional family dynamics. This uncertainty and differing interpretations of the ERA contributed to ongoing discussions around its ratification and implementation.
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ERA
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. The purpose and meaning of the Bill of Rights as it emerged from the ratification process, was to preserve the liberties England's revolution laws threatened.
In 1789 during the ratification process, the Constitution did not include a Bill of Rights.
Supported by the National Organization for Women, this amendment would prevent all gender-based discrimination practices. However, it never passed the ratification process.
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) caused questions and controversy because it aimed to guarantee equal rights regardless of sex and was met with concerns about potential implications on traditional gender roles and family structures. Some argued that the ERA could lead to unintended consequences in areas such as military service, gender-specific facilities, and social norms. Others worried about the perceived threat to women's privileges and the potential erosion of protective legislation.