The argument that this amendment will not solve the problem of sex discrimination is not relevant. It is time we act to assure full equality of opportunity to those citizens who, although in a majority, suffer the restrictions that are commonly imposed on minorities, to women. There is reason for optimism that it will start to die with the present, older generation. Prejudice on the basis of race is, at least, under systematic attack. Legal expression of prejudice on the grounds of religious or political belief has become a minor problem in our society. Discrimination against women, solely on the basis of their sex, is so widespread that is seems to many persons normal, natural and right. It provides a legal basis for attack on the most subtle, most pervasive, and most institutionalized form of prejudice that exists. Speaker, House Joint Resolution 264, before us today, which provides for equality under the law for both men and women, represents one of the most clear-cut opportunities we are likely to have to declare our faith in the principles that shaped our Constitution. House of Representatives urging support for the Equal Rights Amendment. On August 10, 1970, she delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Throughout her career in Congress Chisholm was a staunch advocate of women’s rights and civil rights. Four years later in 1972, she launched a bid to become the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, another first for an African American woman.
Hill Chisholm became in 1968 the first African American woman elected to Congress. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.Shirley Anita St. Kid who are curious about movements and protests are taken through their #resistance ABCs in this primer for peaceful protest and activism from the author of "Rodzilla and Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag." Full color. And together, we can accomplish anything.
Jared Schorr's bold, bright illustrations brings the resistance to life making it clear that one person can make a difference. Through sparse and lyrical writing, Rob Sanders introduces abstract concepts like "fighting for what you believe in" and turns them into something actionable. Uniting around the common good-kids have questions about all of these things they see and hear about each day. A primer for peaceful protest, resistance, and activism from the author of Rodzilla and Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag.
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