Question

The last several decades of the Twentieth Century saw the emergence of new groups of Americans claiming rights as citizens. To what extent does the failure of the Equal Rights Amendment (Document 7) to be ratified, but the signing of Title IX (Document 8) into law, signal about the changing role and rights of women in modern America? After reading President George H.W. Bush’s remarks (Document 9), why do you believe it took so long for the country to acknowledge and protect the rights of the disabled?

Answer 1

The failure of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to be ratified, but the signing of Title IX into law, signal contrasting approaches to women's rights in modern America. President George H.W. Bush's remarks highlight the reasons for the delayed acknowledgement and protection of the rights of the disabled.

Step-by-step explanation:

The changing role and rights of women in modern America

The failure of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to be ratified and the signing of Title IX into law signal contrasting approaches to women's rights in modern America. While the ERA aimed to establish gender equality under the law, it faced opposition and ultimately failed to be ratified by the necessary number of states. However, Title IX, a federal statute, provided legal protections against sex discrimination in education, including sports, ensuring greater opportunities for women in schools and colleges.

The rights of the disabled in modern America

President George H.W. Bush's remarks shed light on the reasons for the delayed acknowledgement and protection of the rights of the disabled. It took a long time for the country to address and protect these rights due to a lack of awareness and understanding about disability issues. The disability rights movement gained significant traction in the 1970s and 1980s, leading to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, which provided comprehensive civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities.

Answer 2

Due to ignorance of government.

Step-by-step explanation:

It took very long time for the country to acknowledge and protect the rights of the disabled because the leaders of the country can't take it seriously and did not know the difficulties and problems of a disabled people. The other reason for its taking long time is the participation and interest of parents of disabled people. When more number of parents comes for the rights, it put pressure on the government and the government then passed the disabilities act. At last, The President George H.W. Bush passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.