We’re Celebrating, Yet We’re Still Waiting On Total Equality
The Equal Rights Amendment is a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. Proponents assert it would end legal distinctions between men and women in matters of divorce, property, employment, and other matters. It’s awaiting congressional action now.
In the meantime, each March, various organizations and individuals join together to commemorate “Women’s History Month.” “Women’s History Month” is an observance and celebration of the vital roles women have played in American history and beyond.
Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. The organizers selected the week of March 8 to correspond with International Women’s Day.
In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week.
Call or write your Representative and request their support and passage of the ERA amendment.
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