Question

Opponents of the equal rights amendment, like phyllis schlafly, argued that the passage of the era would:

Answer 1

Undermine traditional values

Answer 2

Individuals against the Equal Rights Amendment were afraid that women would lose a lot of privileges they currently enjoyed. This includes:

1) Exemption from military service- Schlafy and other advocates against the Equal Rights Amendment were afraid that women would be forced to join the military if there was ever another draft.

2) "Dependent wife" benefits: Under the Social Security Act of 1935, women were able to receive financial benefits based on their husband's occupation/age.