Phyllis Schlafly

Phyllis Schlafly was an influential conservative author and activist who played a key role in the protest and change movements from 1960 to 1980 by opposing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). She argued that the ERA would eliminate protections for women and disrupt traditional family values, rallying many to her cause with the "STOP ERA" campaign. Her actions mattered because they significantly slowed the amendment's progress, impacting the women's rights movement. Schlafly's legacy continues to influence debates on gender roles and family values today. For example, discussions around parental leave policies often reflect her emphasis on traditional family structures, affecting how families balance work and home life.