This seven-minute video and accompanying lesson plan looks at how throughout the 1960’s and 70’s the second wave feminism movement worked to address gender inequality across the United States. While the movement had several important victories, the Equal Rights Amendment was not passed. Was the second wave feminist movement a success nonetheless?
From Women’s Suffrage to the ERA, a Century-Long Push for Equality
The Equal Rights Amendment, proposed nearly 100 years ago, sparked debate from its very beginning, even among many of the women who had worked together for suffrage.
The Equal Rights Amendment was finally passed by Congress in 1972, and within a year 30 of the 38 states needed had ratified it. In January, Virginia became the latest state to ratify. Immediately, there were challenges. Released in collaboration with PBS, American Experience, we tell the story of the long – and continuing – path to passage.
For teachers
- Lesson plan 1: From Women's Suffrage to the ERA
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- Producer: Sarah Weiser
- Editor: Heru Muharrar
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Lesson Plan 1: From Women's Suffrage to the ERA