July 12, 2023

Gender Equality and the Battles Behind the ERA with Professor Julie Suk - Ep 58

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Have you ever stopped to consider why the United States doesn't have an Equal Rights Amendment? Today’s guest, Julie Suk, law professor and author, paints a compelling portrait of the 100-year battle for equal rights. Drawing from her profound books, We the Women, and After Misogyny: How the Law Fails Women and What to Do About It, we embark on an enlightening journey through the turbulent history of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and the power of collective female action.

A key figure in our conversation is Liz Holtzman, the woman who challenged the stagnation of the ERA. We chart the inspiring stories of trailblazing women such as Abigail Adams and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and discuss the potential implications of late ERA ratifications, the politics behind the seven-year deadline, and the current interpretation of the ERA by the Supreme Court. Furthermore, we tackle how the lack of childcare and maternity leave contributes to ongoing gender inequality.

As we navigate this complex terrain, Julie introduces the fascinating concept of an equal power model. Unlike the anti-discrimination model, this alternative has propelled women's empowerment on a global scale. We examine the potential impact of the ERA and the pioneering work of figures like Pauli Murray and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who have made strides in pushing forward the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. This episode is a rich tapestry of history, law, and feminist theory that will leave you hungry for more. Don't miss out on these powerful insights into the fight for equal rights.

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