Phyllis Schafly

Question 1

What did Schlafly ratify against

Answer 1

Equal Rights Amendment

Question 2

What did Schlafly oppose

Answer 2

Feminism, gay rights, abortion
Anything that went against ‘nuclear Christian family’
As well as immigration, the UN, arms control agreement, free trade

Question 3

Schlafly’s parents jobs

Answer 3

Salesman and Machinist
Dad was frequently out of work due to great depression so her mum had to work

Question 4

Schlaflys education

Answer 4

Catholic high school
Washington Uni
Masters in government at Radcliffe College

Question 5

What was the name of her political conservative interest group

Answer 5

Eagle Forum

Question 6

Why did Schafly dislike the ERA

Answer 6

Thought it would take away women’s privileges
-Military Exemption (to upcoming Vietnam war)
-Preference given to mothers in custody battles
-Social Security benefits