The effect of the equal rights amendment on the economic status of women

Conclusion The empirical analysis of the effect of stateERA's on the economic status of women yielded mixed results. The amendment has provided more job opportunities and promotions into male-stereotyped occupations. TheERA, however, has not commensurately provided equal pay for equal work or higher relative pay. Yet, on balance, theERA has provided gains for women. The employment gains progressed slowly but steadily between 1969 and 1976. Women in states that passed an equal rights amendment have made a small but substantial stride toward equality with men.