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.
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