The Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

[Anonymous]

This is the entire text of the ERA:

Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.
Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
Section 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.

Here is the text of CEDAW:

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is often described as an international bill of rights for women. Consisting of a preamble and 30 articles, it defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination.

The Convention defines discrimination against women as "...any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field."

By accepting the Convention, States commit themselves to undertake a series of measures to end discrimination against women in all forms, including:

to incorporate the principle of equality of men and women in their legal system, abolish all discriminatory laws and adopt appropriate ones prohibiting discrimination against women;
to establish tribunals and other public institutions to ensure the effective protection of women against discrimination; and
to ensure elimination of all acts of discrimination against women by persons, organizations or enterprises.

The Convention provides the basis for realizing equality between women and men through ensuring women's equal access to, and equal opportunities in, political and public life -- including the right to vote and to stand for election -- as well as education, health and employment. States parties agree to take all appropriate measures, including legislation and temporary special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The Convention is the only human rights treaty which affirms the reproductive rights of women and targets culture and tradition as influential forces shaping gender roles and family relations. It affirms women's rights to acquire, change or retain their nationality and the nationality of their children. States parties also agree to take appropriate measures against all forms of traffic in women and exploitation of women.

Countries that have ratified or acceded to the Convention are legally bound to put its provisions into practice. They are also committed to submit national reports, at least every four years, on measures they have taken to comply with their treaty obligations.

[Anonymous]

Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

This. It is time to stop the war on men. You don't correct a wrong by creating a new one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

This. It is time to stop the war on men. You don't correct a wrong by creating a new one.

How is asking to for a statement of equality for all a war on men? So are you saying that equality for women poses a threat to men? Yes, maybe you're right. White men have relied on privilege and entitlement in this country for centuries. So you're saying that that shouldn't change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

They are protected by the U.S. Constitution. Women aren't.

[Anonymous]

Just how are women discriminated against? If you claim they are, there are measures one can take to fight the discrimination. We do have laws on the books against the discrimination of women. If you really want to fight for equal rights for women, you might want to head to UAB, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or any one of the other plethora of countries who have given millions of dollars to the Clinton Foundation and you have demonstrated poor treatment of women.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;
the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA), which protects men and women who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment from sex-based wage discrimination;
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older;
Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), which prohibit employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the private sector, and in state and local governments;
Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who work in the federal government;
Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), which prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information about an applicant, employee, or former employee; and
the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which, among other things, provides monetary damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination.

http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/qanda.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

This. It is time to stop the war on men. You don't correct a wrong by creating a new one.

How is asking to for a statement of equality for all a war on men? So are you saying that equality for women poses a threat to men? Yes, maybe you're right. White men have relied on privilege and entitlement in this country for centuries. So you're saying that that shouldn't change.

If you are really for equality then you should support a statement of equality for people not just one subset of people. Otherwise, you are not looking for equality you are looking to create a privileged, protected class. Equality for one. Equality for all without regard to gender.

[Anonymous]

http://www.awid.org/News-Analysis/Announcements2/CEDAW-s-New-General-Recommendation-Calls-for-Access-to-Safe-Abortion-Services

[Anonymous]

http://www.reproductiverights.org/feature/the-cedaw-committee-urges-states-to-protect-and-promote-sexual-and-reproductive-rights

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

This. It is time to stop the war on men. You don't correct a wrong by creating a new one.

How is asking to for a statement of equality for all a war on men? So are you saying that equality for women poses a threat to men? Yes, maybe you're right. White men have relied on privilege and entitlement in this country for centuries. So you're saying that that shouldn't change.

If you are really for equality then you should support a statement of equality for people not just one subset of people. Otherwise, you are not looking for equality you are looking to create a privileged, protected class. Equality for one. Equality for all without regard to gender.

+10000. I'm really concerned about how men are systematically discriminated in this country at the expense of smug privileged women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

This. It is time to stop the war on men. You don't correct a wrong by creating a new one.

How is asking to for a statement of equality for all a war on men? So are you saying that equality for women poses a threat to men? Yes, maybe you're right. White men have relied on privilege and entitlement in this country for centuries. So you're saying that that shouldn't change.

If you are really for equality then you should support a statement of equality for people not just one subset of people. Otherwise, you are not looking for equality you are looking to create a privileged, protected class. Equality for one. Equality for all without regard to gender.

+1 you described it very succinctly.

[Anonymous]

Liberals continue to be desperate to practice “identity politics” - looking at ways to divide us rather than unite us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

This. It is time to stop the war on men. You don't correct a wrong by creating a new one.

How is asking to for a statement of equality for all a war on men? So are you saying that equality for women poses a threat to men? Yes, maybe you're right. White men have relied on privilege and entitlement in this country for centuries. So you're saying that that shouldn't change.

And white women have relied on that privilege and entitlement as well (by being their husbands/daughters), while white MEN were the ones to die in wars and at work, while women stayed home with the kids. Who's more privileged? Who paid the higher price for America's success?

Any white, upper middle class or upper class woman who DARES to mention "privilege" for anyone needs to be smacked down, hard.

[Anonymous]

So, is everyone for equality for ALL?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Men die sooner than women, work in more dangerous conditions than women, finish college less than women, and still are systematically discriminated against in society. Women, especially white and upper class women, are the most coddled people in our society.

So maybe men need an ERA.

This. It is time to stop the war on men. You don't correct a wrong by creating a new one.

How is asking to for a statement of equality for all a war on men? So are you saying that equality for women poses a threat to men? Yes, maybe you're right. White men have relied on privilege and entitlement in this country for centuries. So you're saying that that shouldn't change.

If you are really for equality then you should support a statement of equality for people not just one subset of people. Otherwise, you are not looking for equality you are looking to create a privileged, protected class. Equality for one. Equality for all without regard to gender.

+1 you described it very succinctly.

Very well said.