Pros And Cons Of The Equal Rights Amendment

Kimberly Anevay Rico
John Liss
History 1408-V61
June 27, 2016
Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment defines as, “Section 1: Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Section 2: The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. Section 3: This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification. Without the Equal Rights Amendment, the only effective right would be the right to vote equally to women and men.” Therefore, the Equal Rights Amendment should be supported to give legal rights to every individual in account to also having less discrimination, and for women’s rights to be legally binding. (Amendments)
First of all, not only should the Equal Rights Amendment be reinforced for equality. It is needed so that discrimination can stop coming and effecting women during their workshop or in general. Gender issues should not be a problem when it comes to a work place; whether it’s a male or female they will both get the job done. Many women face discrimination in the work place in terms of how they rarely
get hired, but if they do get employed they get paid less than the custom. Also, promotions are not an option for women to seek during the job. Women have been discriminated to the max and has even been recently proven. “An establishment has been made on how women fare both socially and economically in comparison to their male counterparts. Women currently work two-thirds of the world’s working hours, but earn only 10 percent of the world’s income. In fact, they own less than 1 percent of the world’s property.” (“Discrimination against Women”). Many women are seen as inferior to men up to the status of facing discrimination in many ways. In order for women to stop being victimized and be seen as equals to men in society. Having the Equal Rights Amendment is important to be in effect for all women.
Another reason the Equal Rights Amendment should be implemented is to equally give rights to everybody, not just give men and women the right to vote. Every individual deserves to feel part of their community by having the same rights as their judges, lawyers, business men etc. For example, “Without the Equal Rights Amendment, the Constitution does not explicitly guarantee that the rights it protects are held equally by all citizens without regard to sex. The first — and still the only — right specifically affirmed as equal for women and men is the right to vote” (Why). In order for every women and man to be equally protected by law is if the Equal Rights Amendment were in effect. The constitution only mentions the right to vote for men and women. Which is not the case that women or even men are looking for. Many people support this Amendment because without it the people would not be equally free to speak their opinion. There is no importance of having the right to vote if men and women still cannot be equally treated the right way.
Finally, the Equal Rights Amendment should be supported so women’s right can be legally binding.
If Equal Rights come in place, then it would mean that women can fight legally if discrimination comes to play. On the negative side, it is said that “The current legal and judicial systems, however, still often have an impact on women that works to their disadvantage, because those systems have traditionally used the male experience as the norm” (Why). Not only are women just fighting to have equal rights but to be legally seen as human beings just like men as well. Supporting the Equal Rights Amendment can change the way judges see women in society. Not only will they see women equal, but judges would be demanded to give the women the same opportunity. As I mentioned before, women are just as human as
men.
Ultimately, the Equal Rights Amendment must be encouraged to give legitimate rights to each person. Additionally, to have less segregation coming in play and for ladies' rights to be lawfully official. The Equal Rights Amendment interprets granted rights specifically to all citizens no matter the gender. Supporting this Amendment is important mostly to women because they have fewer rights during this time period. Men have the ideal rights as well but are not discriminated like women. Men are more legally protected when it comes to dealing with court cases against women. It is why it is important to have the Equal Rights Amendment in effect, in order for men and women to be legally equal without any misunderstanding.

Works Cited
"Discrimination against Women - PCI (Project Concern International)." PCI Project Concern International. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 June 2016.
"Why." ERA:. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 June 2016.