Protecting Women's Rights: The Equal Rights Amendment Debate, 1950-03-22
Item — Box: 171, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0032
Protecting Women's Rights: The Equal Rights Amendment Debate, 1950-03-22
Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the Equal Rights Amendment and expresses concerns about how it may impact working women's rights and protections. She highlights the division among women on the amendment, with some supporting it and others opposing it to safeguard existing protections for women. Douglas argues against the original amendment but supports an amended version that includes safeguards for women's rights and benefits. She emphasizes the importance of a rational approach to gender equality that considers the unique challenges faced by women.
Dates
- 1950-03-22
Creator
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Extent
2 Pages
Overview
81st (1949-1951)
Creator
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository