We the Women: The Unstoppable Mothers of the Equal Rights Amendment

We the Women explores the history and potential impact of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which seeks to guarantee equal rights for women in the US Constitution. The film highlights the stories of the women who fought for the ERA and the ongoing struggle for gender equality, including issues such as pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, and unequal pay.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Ruth Bader Ginsburg firmly believed that women's equal rights should be enshrined in the Constitution. She stood on the shoulders of remarkable women who had persevered across generations, tirelessly working to amend the Constitution.

In her book, "We the Women," author Julie C. Suk delves into the compelling stories of these trailblazing women, shedding light on the ongoing struggle for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

A century after the Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote, the quest for women's full inclusion in the US Constitution remains an ongoing battle.

Following the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, revolutionary women pushed for equal rights beyond suffrage by advocating for the ERA. However, it took Congress nearly fifty years to adopt the ERA in 1972, and even longer for the states to ratify it. In January 2020, Virginia became the final state required to ratify the amendment.

The question arises: why did the ERA take so long to be enacted? Is it too late to add it to the Constitution? And what potential benefits could the ERA bring to women?

Distinguished legal scholar Julie C. Suk provides an insightful account of the ERA's history, weaving together the narratives of the bold women lawmakers who championed its cause. Despite facing opposition and subterfuge at every turn, these women persisted in their efforts to keep the ERA alive. Despite significant advancements in gender equality, there remains a gap, particularly for working mothers and women of color. Suk delves into the ERA's past to offer guidance for its future, exploring how it can address pressing issues such as pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, and unequal pay.

The rise of movements like the Women's March and #MeToo has ignited a nationwide movement among women. Unstoppable women are winning elections, challenging male abuses of power, and advocating for policies that support working families. Can they add the ERA to the Constitution and enhance American democracy?

"We the Women" offers a compelling exploration of these questions and more. It sheds light on the historical significance of the ERA and its potential to address contemporary gender equality issues. The book serves as a reminder of the unwavering determination of women who have fought for equal rights throughout history and the ongoing struggle for a more inclusive and equitable society.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 208 x 140 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510771789