jun 30, 1982 - The failure of the Equal Rights Amendment

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•Cause: Although the ERA passed Congress, conservative opposition blocked its ratification in the required number of states.
•Event: The ERA failed to be ratified by the 1982 deadline, preventing it from becoming law.
•Importance:
1.Its failure highlighted the enduring resistance to gender equality.
2.Sparked ongoing debates about the need for constitutional protections for women’s rights.
3.Became a rallying point for future feminist activism.
4.Highlighted the influence of conservative movements in limiting gender equality.
5.Its failure remains a significant moment in the struggle for legal gender equality.

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