March 22, 1972: ERA on Deck

The United States Senate approves the Equal Rights Amendment.

Activist Phyllis Schlafly wearing a "Stop ERA" badge, demonstrating with other women against the Equal Rights Amendment in front of the White House, Washington, D.C., February 4, 1977.

The fight over the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) accentuates the divide between conservative and liberal women. The dialogue reflects different worldviews and biases. Today…