The Centennial of the Equal Rights Amendment (1923-2023): Where are We Now, and Why?”

2023 marked the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Congress, a monumental amendment that set out to achieve “equality of rights under the law” for people of all sexes in the U.S. Constitution. In honor of this notable centennial, we provide a retrospective look back at how the ERA was formed, how it progressed, and where we are now, including a look at the women and advocates behind this ongoing fight for equality. For despite undergoing a century’s worth of discussion and debate in the public discourse as well as at all levels of government, the ERA has still not been enacted as a federal amendment to the U.S. Constitution.