In the 1970s the equal rights amendment was submitted by congress to the states for ratification. the equal rights amendment would have guaranteed equal rights for woman. during the ratification process, which was one of the arguments opponents of the amendment made?

Arguments against the ERA included: protective laws specifically for women would be removed, custody rights would no longer favor women, the draft would be required for women, and bathrooms would no longer be separated based on sex. 

The opponents to the ERA argued the amendment would take away the protections and special rights women had in society. It would disregard the importance of gender difference and the reasons why men and women should be treated differently.