Question

what was the goal of the equal rights amendment?

• to end divorce rights for women
• to grant a womans right to privacy
• to end state and federal discrimination laws
• to ensure abortion rights for women

\equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex gender.\
-equal rights amendment

abridged means to shorten or reduce in scope

Explanation:

Analyze the provided text of the Equal Rights Amendment

The text states: "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex [gender]." This explicitly targets legal inequalities and discrimination based on sex/gender at both the state and federal levels.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• "To end divorce rights for women": Incorrect, as the amendment seeks to secure equal rights, not restrict existing rights.
• "To grant a woman's right to privacy": Incorrect, as privacy rights were primarily established through judicial precedents (e.g., Griswold v. Connecticut).
• "To end state and federal discrimination laws": Correct, as the text directly prohibits the denial or abridgment of equal rights by federal or state governments on account of sex.
• "To ensure abortion rights for women": Incorrect, as the text focuses broadly on legal equality based on sex rather than specifically guaranteeing reproductive rights.

Answer:

• To end divorce rights for women
• To grant a woman's right to privacy
• To end state and federal discrimination laws (Correct answer)
• To ensure abortion rights for women