The document discusses the history and details of the Equal Rights Amendment proposed in the United States. The ERA aimed to guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of sex. It was first introduced in Congress in 1872 but not ratified. The amendment was reintroduced in 1972 and required 38 states to ratify it within 7 years, but it ultimately failed to pass due to opposition from some states. Supporters like Alice Paul fought vigorously for its passage to establish gender equality under the law.