The history of the development of equity--justice and fairness--can be traced through law and court cases. Early United States Supreme Court opinions (1873) on issues of newly asserted claims by women provide evidence of preconceptions concerning women and their stereotyped positions. Occupational exclusion was reinforced by law to maintain a…

The Social and legal impact of the equal rights amendment and the chances of this amendment becoming law are discussed. (JD)

This article chronicles events surrounding the pro-ERA/anti-Mormon civil involvement demonstration by 21 feminists in Bellevue, Washington, on the occasion of the dedication of the Bellevue Mormon Temple. (DB)

This editorial calls for positive action supporting the National Education Association resolution in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. (JD)

The failure of the supporters of the Equal Rights Amendment to understand the rhetoric and world view of its opponents resulted in the defeat of the amendment. The opponents of the ERA had six arguments: women are not discriminated against; women will be drafted; protective labor laws will be eliminated; the ERA will destroy tradition regarding…

Discussed are the necessity of ERA; its affect on combat service, states' rights, husband's support duty, alimony, custody and support of children in a divorce, "protective labor standards laws" applying to women only, and property rights of married women, especially homemakers; and whether a state legislature may rescind an original…

A brief discussion of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) including questions often asked of social studies teachers in the classroom. A map of the United States shows which states have passed the ERA to date. Also includes a bibliography of 43 resources about ERA. (BC)

Historical trends of Constitutional inequality are presented in the context of women's movements. The status of women and the struggle for equal rights are negatively affected by conservatism in the executive and judicial branches of government. Recent court decisions have left much room for interpretation with respect to women's rights. (VM)

Asserting that educators and educational institutions should view equal rights as a human, rather than sex specific issue, this panel discussion explores the ramifications for society when equal rights are not afforded males, females, homosexuals, or minorities. A case is made for using experiential education to equalize sex roles. (JC)

Presented are three congressional hearings on a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for women and men. The hearings focus on the impact of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) on domestic relations or family law; exceptions to the rule of equality contained in the ERA, in particular…

Discusses the events leading to the National Women's Conference, 1977 and the resolutions passed at the conference on the many aspects of women's rights. (AM)

The struggle for an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the American Constitution is one of the most controversial issues of this era. Discusses the changing role of women amidst a fast-changing society, the styles of those opposing the women's revolution, the debate over women as persons, women in dual roles, and the implications of ERA for the world…

While the status of women has improved, women have not yet been elevated to a position of equality with men. (Author/AM)

Presented are eight congressional hearings on a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for women and men. The hearings focus on a constitutional overview; the impact of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) on private and parochial education, military law and policy, abortion policy,…

The mental health implications of sex discrimination as considered by the Subpanel on the Mental Health of Women of the President's Commission of Mental Health are discussed. The status of women's mental health and the problems of women in the mental health delivery system are considered in relation to the larger societal context. Prevention of…