The ERA could help address sexual assault in the military by guaranteeing equal protections under the law. Currently, the 14th Amendment prohibits discrimination based on race, but not on the basis of gender. By adding the ERA to the Constitution, the law would explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender and create a legal foundation for equal protection.
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The Model Minority Myth
The Model Minority Myth boils down to expectations. By focusing on particular indicators of “success”, positive stereotypes are seemingly created about Asian Americans. Think: hard workers who have succeeded at achieving the American Dream and have children studying to become lawyers, engineers, or doctors. It paints a picture that impacts how both Asian Americans and other minority groups move throughout the world.
Period poverty and the Equal Rights Amendment: striving for menstrual equity
Period poverty, (the lack of access to sanitary products and adequate menstrual hygiene management), is an issue that disproportionately affects women and girls worldwide and other people who menstruate. In the fight for menstrual equity, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) emerges as a crucial tool to promote gender equality and eradicate period poverty.
Unveiling the Disparities of AI: The Impact On Cis-Gender and Trans Women
In the modern era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous aspects of our lives, from healthcare to transportation, and everything in between. While AI holds great potential for progress and innovation, it is vital to recognize that disparities exist within its development, deployment, and usage. We’ll explore the specific impact of AI on women, including those who use AI and those who do not. Additionally, we will shed light on how these disparities extend to trans women, highlighting the need for inclusivity and equitable AI systems.
Should restaurants care about equality & the ERA?
In today’s society, equality is a fundamental value that transcends all industries and sectors. Restaurants, as important social spaces where people gather, have a unique opportunity to champion equality and make a positive impact on society.
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day – breaking the stigma & ending the epidemic
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, which takes place annually on May 18, is a day of recognition and appreciation for the collective work of researchers, healthcare experts, volunteers, and community participants who dedicate themselves to developing an effective HIV vaccine. This day also serves as a platform for enhancing public awareness of HIV-related issues, eradicating stereotypes and misinformation, and emphasizing the significance of research in preventive HIV vaccines.
ERA Coalition Blog 