Mary Ward, Merced Local

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BPW Legislative Platform

The Equal Rights Amendment shall stand first and foremost above all other items on the legislative platform of this Federation until equal rights have been guaranteed in both the California and United States Constitutions.

The Alice Paul 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.

The California Federation Supports Legislation, Education and Funding for:

CIVIL RIGHTS
Ensure equal rights and remedies for all women at all phases of their lives. Support affirmative action. Eliminate sexual harassment, violence against all women, and all forms of discrimination.

HEALTH
Ensure reproductive choice and full access to all services and education in the areas of reproductive health and family planning. Ensure funds for research into and protection for all health care needs affecting women.

ECONOMIC EQUITY
Ensure pay equity, equitable family laws, equal educational and economic opportunities for all women. Promote affordable, quality dependent care, and housing to help ensure economic self-sufficiency for all women.

POLICY ISSUES
Support the continued existence and full state funding of the California Commission on the Status of Women.
Support for ratification of the United National Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Support compliance with and enforcement of Title IX.