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    and the small weight a woman’s right upholds in society‚ crushes her own view of self worth. Effort she exerted to accomplish great achievements are to be overshadowed by a different gender or race‚ her reward miniscule‚ yet the criticism is massive. Now as woman she regains her self esteem and prepares for the battle to come‚ gender equality. A justice that must be served both socially and constitutionally; therefore women and men must keep fighting for the Equal Rights Amendment proposed since 1923

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    The Equal Rights Amendment‚ or ERA‚ was a suggested amendment to the United States constitution constructed to guarantee equal rights for women. The amendment‚ originally written by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman in 1923 and sponsored by the National Women’s Party‚ was introduced in every assembly of Congress until it passed in 1972. It stated that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Both Republican and Democrat

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    The LGBTQ community was established in the 1990s‚ replacing “the gay community” to acknowledge the diversity of humanity‚ to show that “all is welcomed‚” and always supported. The United States has been denying basic‚ equal human rights towards the LGBTQ community since the beginning of time. Gays are either confused‚ atheist‚ can be turned straight according to some individuals‚ and struggle with unsupported famlies. It wasn’t until 1989 until same-sex couples were considered actual families in

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    Even in the 21st century‚ the U.S. Constitution still does not explicitly guarantee that all of the rights it protects are held equally by all citizens without regard to sex. The only right that the Constitution specifically affirms to be equal for women and men is the right to vote in the 19th Amendment.The Equal Rights Amendment‚ proposed to Congress in 1923‚ would guarantee equal rights between men and women. In 1972‚ it passed both houses of Congress and went to the state legislatures for ratification

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    You Have The Right To Remain Equal Do you consider yourself equal to your opposite gender? Of course‚ by law men and women are entitled to have equal rights‚ although our public actions show otherwise. When is it okay to divide gender roles? Perhaps when playing a competitive sport. Why? Is it the different capability men and women have? Is it fair to judge women? No‚ especially when the female gender is being picked on harshly. Various cultures depict equality based on their customs‚ however women

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    How Having An Open Mind And Open Heart Can Change The World You and I live in critical times that will shape the destiny of humanity and the planet. We were born to be part of this time because of our unique capacities. These capacities can only be realized if our minds and hearts are open. Recently walking through a parking lot (I know this seems like an odd place but frankly any place is wonderful when the light goes on)‚ I had a moment of great clarity. I welcome these moments of insight

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    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

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    Ladies and Gentlemen‚ I am here to talk to you about something which is becoming a huge issue in our world. Air Pollution is a major problem facing our government today. It is harmful to every living creature on the planet. Just imagine one day having to walk outside wearing a mask; or not being able to open the windows of your house on a hot summer’s day. Or even worse‚ imagine looking out of your window and not seeing any form of life. All vegetation has died due to acid rain and other chemicals

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    United States is seen as the face of freedom and people migrate from all over the world to get the same rights as U.S. citizens. Under the constitution‚ the Equal Rights Amendment does not guarantee women the same rights as men. Thanks to Susan B. Anthony‚ on August 26‚ 1920‚ the only right the Constitution specifically states to be equal for women and men‚ is the right to vote under the nineteenth amendment. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)‚ was written by Alice Paul and passed by Congress on March 22

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    Equal Employment Opportunity of 1972 The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 is an amended title of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “Title VII prohibits discrimination in hiring‚ compensation‚ terms‚ conditions‚ or privileges of employment based on race‚ religion‚ color‚ sex‚ or national origin” of companies with “15 or more employees or members” (DeCenzo & Robbins‚ 2007). This title also forbids a company or organization to retaliate against an employee for making accusations of discrimination

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