Platt Amendment

and who you are. Sexism has always been a striking barrier between male and female. From applying to a job, to being a housewife, the perception that women are not on the same level as men has always been in existence. Even with the equal rights amendment between sexes woman still defend themselves in tough situations. “Sexism” Defined by Merriam-Webster.com," in culture, belief that one sex (usually the male) is naturally superior and should dominate most important areas of political, economic,…

The Equal Rights Amendment "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." In 1923, this statement was admitted to Congress under the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA was a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution granting equality between men and women under the law. If the Era was passed, it would have made unconstitutional any laws that grant one sex different rights than the other.…

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first introduced in to congress in 1923, the amendment stated “Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction.” [4]. The Equal Rights Amendment for those who desired the changes were focused on achieving political as well as economic equality, others sought racial equality [4]. Those who didn’t support the amendment were content on being old-fashioned and still cherished the old ideals that the…

Chapter 5: League of Women Voters of California, Yes ERA! (1974), and Phyllis Schafly, “What’s Wrong with ‘Equal Rights’ for Women? Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman wrote the and introduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in 1923 in order to ensure the right that women have identical opportunities as men. This would ensure that women have the same rights as men, thus meaning that women would have to give up certain protections. Labor unions opposed this legislation because they believed it would…

I. Introduction : (1 page) As Josie drove down the road with her husband Mark in tow, her car began to sputter. Soon billows of smoke began to emit from her car and she knew she had to stop. She popped the hood, got out the car and began to examine the engine. Mark called out from the passenger side of the car and inquired if she required assistance. He knew better than to stop her while she was diagnosing her car. A few minutes later she stopped tinkering and asked mark to call a tow truck.…

individual to pay income tax. "But Steve," you are no doubt saying to your monitors at this very moment, drawing quizzical stares from the others in your campus computer lab/Wi-Fi-equipped café, "aren't Mr. Russo and his friends overlooking the Sixteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, which clearly declares, 'The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among…

It has been found that members of the Republican Party support the passing of an amendment that bans desecration of the flag much more than Democratic do (Carroll). In the poll done by USA Today, it found that when random citizens were asked whether they favored or opposed the idea to let the government make it illegal to burn the flag…

statute. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed Johnson’s conviction, and held that flag burning was an expression of speech. Texas appealed to the Supreme Court (O’Brien 702). 3. Questions of the Court Is flag burning protected by the First Amendment? 4. Holding Yes. The decision was 5-4 in favor of Gregory Johnson 5. Opinions of the Court Justice Brennan delivered the Opinion of the Court. Gregory Johnson was prosecuted for burning…

actor’s motive, his intend message, or the likely effects of his conduct onlookers.” 2. There are some people who are very patriotic, and believe that someone who burns a symbolic figure should be punish. There are others who believe that the First Amendment gives any person the right to do whatever they please with their flag. The United States V. Eichman case exemplifies a dilemma with…

“We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves”, once said Barbara Jordan. Barbara Jordan was a leader in the civil rights movement and do to her experiences she has developed this opinion. During her time, African-Americans were fighting to have rights and be treated as people. Therefore, her opinion that everyone should be accepted has definitely been influenced by how she was treated and how throughout her life she had to fight for the right to be seen…