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“My greatest disappointment in all the projects I worked on during the White House years was the failure of the Equal Rights Amendment to be ratified. ... Why all the controversy and why such difficulty in giving women the protection of the Constitution that should have been theirs long ago?” quote by Rosalynn Carter
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“My greatest disappointment in all the projects I worked on during the White House years was the failure of the Equal Rights Amendment to be ratified. ... Why all the controversy and why such difficulty in giving women the protection of the Constitution that should have been theirs long ago?”

Rosalynn Carter

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Expressing disappointment over the ERA’s failure, highlighting gender equality challenges.

In simple terms: Equal rights amendment not ratified.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for constitutional gender equality.

Themes

gender equality political activism legislation

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • political campaigns
  • legal reform
  • education outreach

Key Concepts

women’s rights constitutional law

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies could revive the ERA?
  • How can citizens influence constitutional amendments?
A Different Perspective

Legislative change often faces entrenched opposition.

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