Episode 293: The Equal Rights Amendment: Whats at Stake for Gender Equality with Mona Sinha (Your Vote, Your Choice)
Did you know that globally, women only have 75% of the legal rights that men have? And in the U.S., they have none. Gender equality is not just a women\u2019s issue\u2014it impacts everyone. I am honored to welcome Mona Sinha to the show today. Mona is the Global Executive Director of Equality Now, an organization dedicated to advancing legal and systemic change to end violence and discrimination against women and girls worldwide.\nIn this episode, Mona and I dive into the importance of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), discussing how its absence from The U.S. Constitution affects domestic violence protections, reproductive freedom, and the overall legal landscape for gender-based violence. We also explore the broader ramifications of not having the ERA in place and how this amendment could uphold equality and justice for all, regardless of gender identity, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation.\nTune in to this powerful conversation as we unpack the significance of the ERA and what\u2019s at stake for equality in the U.S during this upcoming election season.\xa0\nFeatured topics:\n\nWhy the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has not yet been added to The Constitution (5:21)\n\nHow the ERA could impact the wage gap, reproductive rights, and legal protections (11:51)\n\nThe connection between the ERA and protections for survivors of domestic violence (14:38)\n\nHow the ERA could transform family court rulings on gender-based violence (20:39)\n\nCommon misconceptions about the ERA (24:22)\n\nHow this upcoming election could influence the future of the ERA (31:58)\n\n\nLearn more about Mona Sinha:\nS. Mona Sinha is the Global Executive Director of Equality Now, an organization that campaigns for legal and systemic change around the world to address violence and discrimination against women and girls.\nFor 25 years, Mona has leveraged her corporate experience to launch, lead or advise over 90 mission-aligned organizations to create a gender-equal world. She is the Board Chair of Women Moving Millions and serves on the Executive Council of the Smithsonian American Women\u2019s History Museum, as well as the Advisory Board of Gucci CHIME. Creating inclusive communities is at the center of her strategic approach, which she believes is the key to unlocking sustainable organizational growth.\nMona has received wide recognition for her work to advance equality. In 2023, she was listed in Forbes 50 Over 50 for her impact as a leader driving change for a better future. She\u2019s the recipient of the 2023 Horton Award for Excellence in Social Enterprise from Columbia Business School and CARE USA\u2019s 2021 Impact Award. She was presented the Last Girl Champion Award by Gloria Steinem and Apne Aap in 2017 and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2015. She\u2019s also received awards from Smith College, Children\u2019s Hope India, Modern High School (Kolkata), Women\u2019s eNews, and Breakthrough.\nResources & Links:\nFocused Strategy Sessions with Kate\xa0\nPhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective\nEquality Now\nEquality Now 2024 U.S. Election Guide\nEqualiy Now \u201cI Need ERA\u201d Series\nThe ERA Coalition Website\nMona on LinkedIn\xa0\nMona on Twitter/X\n===================\nDISCLAIMER:\xa0THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.\xa0YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.\nEpisode Link:\nhttps://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-293-the-equal-rights-amendment-whats-at-stake-for-gender-equality-with-mona-sinha-your-vote-your-choice/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices