All are created equal : the States and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Council of State Governments.

C342.730878 C832aLL 1972

Lexington, Ky. : [publisher not identified], [1972]

v, 33 pages ; 23 cm.

Its RM-496

RM ; 496.

Women -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States -- States.

Women's rights -- United States -- States.

Previously classed under: R CSG1.2: Al5.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Why an Equal Rights Amendment?. Background and development ; The practice of law ; Jury service ; Labor legislation ; Prison sentencing ; Credit ; Public education ; Public accomodations and the sale of liquor -- Effects on state legislation. Agencies created to examine the status of women ; Major categories of legislation affected by the Equal Rights Amendment ; Laws which confer benefits ; Laws which restrict opportunities ; Laws which make age distinctions on the basis of sex -- Conclusion.