Daily News Article - March 27, 2007
1. List the Congressmen who are joining the president of the Feminist Majority in reintroducing the Women's Equality Amendment (ERA).
2. What does the ERA state?
3. a) What is the usual procedure for adding an amendment to the constitution?
b) Why wasn't the Equal Rights Amendment ratified in 1972?
4. For what reasons does Carolyn Maloney, president of the Feminist Majority say a women's equality amendment needs to be passed?
5. a) Why does Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America, think the Feminists are reintroducing the amendment?
b) What does Mrs. Wright think they should focus on instead?
6. a) Do you think women are treated unfairly in the U.S.? Explain your answer.
b) Is a Women's Equality Amendment necessary today? Explain your answer.