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What was one reason why the equal rights amendment failed?
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Fewer women wanted to enter the workforce by the 1970s.
Fewer women wanted to enter the workforce by the 1970s.
Only seven states ratified the amendment in the allotted time.
Only seven states ratified the amendment in the allotted time.
Many people feared potential unintended effects of the amendment because it was vaguely worded.
Many people feared potential unintended effects of the amendment because it was vaguely worded.
None of the above are reasons for the amendment's failure.
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Many people feared potential unintended effects of the amendment because it was vaguely worded.
Explanation: Opposition (notably led by Phyllis Schlafly) argued the ERA’s broad language could eliminate protective labor laws for women, require women to serve in the draft, affect child custody and single-sex spaces, and undermine traditional gender roles. That fear of unintended consequences helped derail ratification before the deadline (Congress required 38 states; only 35 had ratified by the deadline).
Explanation: Opposition (notably led by Phyllis Schlafly) argued the ERA’s broad language could eliminate protective labor laws for women, require women to serve in the draft, affect child custody and single-sex spaces, and undermine traditional gender roles. That fear of unintended consequences helped derail ratification before the deadline (Congress required 38 states; only 35 had ratified by the deadline).
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