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Substantive equality recognises that policies and practices put in place to suit everyone may appear to be non-discriminatory, but may not address the specific needs of certain groups of people.
Perhaps they are not in favor of the amendmentâs context. âEquality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.â. It was designed to ensure equal rights for women.he language used on the Equal Rights Amendment is considered tricky that may lead to the lack of gender equality and confusion. It also leaves plenty of room for interpretation, which is why those who oppose the amendment say that it will take away some rights for women, while adding others.