Phyllis Schafly Flashcards
1
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What did Schlafly ratify against
A
Equal Rights Amendment
2
Q
What did Schlafly oppose
A
Feminism, gay rights, abortion
Anything that went against ‘nuclear Christian family’
As well as immigration, the UN, arms control agreement, free trade
3
Q
Schlafly’s parents jobs
A
Salesman and Machinist
Dad was frequently out of work due to great depression so her mum had to work
4
Q
Schlaflys education
A
Catholic high school
Washington Uni
Masters in government at Radcliffe College
5
Q
What was the name of her political conservative interest group
A
Eagle Forum
6
Q
Why did Schafly dislike the ERA
A
Thought it would take away women’s privileges
-Military Exemption (to upcoming Vietnam war)
-Preference given to mothers in custody battles
-Social Security benefits
