Since the proposal of the Equal Rights Amendment, what changes have occurred foR women in the workplace?
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Note that although the ERA was not ratified, the role of women in society has changed greatly.
2. Describe important trends regarding women in the workplace, including the fact that the percentage of women employed has increased since the 1970s.
3. Note that income equality has not been achieved, with women still earning less than men in similar occupations.
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