DescriptionThe first Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), to ensure equal treatment of women and men, was proposed in 1923. In 1972, the ERA was finally passed by Congress and presented to the states for approval. Although then-Arizona Senator Sandra Day O’Connor promoted the passage of the ERA by Arizona, Arizona was one of 15 states that did not approve the amendment, preventing its addition to the U.S. Constitution. The ERA isn’t dead yet, though. Members of Congress continue to reintroduce the amendment and fight for its passage.Browse TopicWomenGovernment and PoliticsMore InformationEqual Rights Amendment <www.equalrightsamendment.org>
