Women and Equal Rights Amendment (mar 22, 1972 – jun 30, 1982)
Description:
Cause:1. provide for the legal equality of the sexes
2. prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex
Effect:
1. guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex
2. end the legal distinctions between men and women in matters of divorce, property, employment, and other matters
Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 22, 1972
jun 30, 1982
~ 10 years