Discrimination against women is widespread and reinforced by current laws. The Equal Rights Amendment would ensure that men and women are treated equally within the legal system. Women will never be seen as equal in the eyes of society if they are not seen as equal in the eyes of the law. The Equal Rights Amendment will change that. Read Brayden’s summary of Chisholm’s speech "For the Equal Rights Amendment.” What important detail should be added to this summary? Discrimination also occurs on the basis of race, color, religion, and political beliefs. Amendments cannot solve the problem of societal discrimination directed at individuals. Discrimination is economically, socially, and psychologically harmful to women. Laws that limit the number of hours women can work do not apply to men.