Equal Rights Amendment (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-06-10
Duration: 00:11:40
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Louisiana. Legislature | LEGISLATION | Politics | EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT | Women's rights | Discrimination | Sexism
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Jackson, Alphonse Speaker
- Hainkel, John Speaker
- Emerson, Thomas Speaker
- Schafly, Phyllis Speaker
- Bruneau, Peppi Speaker
- Guarisco, Anthony Speaker
Description
This segment from the June 10, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a “Viewpoint” report on the debate over the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aimed at eliminating the discrimination of women under the law. Host: Beth George