Change Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“I was a proponent of the ERA. The women of my generation and my daughter's generation, they were very active in moving along the social change that would result in equal citizenship stature for men and women.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Equality Act Advocacy, 1995
Advocating for the ERA aimed to achieve equal legal status for men and women across generations.
In simple terms: The ERA seeks gender equality under law.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that ensure equal citizenship.
Themes
gender equality
legal rights
activism
generational change
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- voting
- policy advocacy
- legal education
- community organizing
Key Concepts
equal citizenship
civil rights
legislative reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain momentum for equality?
- What strategies overcome legislative resistance?
A Different Perspective
Legal progress can be slow and face opposition.
