After the ERA failed to pass, women got out there and began to compete for men's jobs. And they got 'em. Women took over the work place earning only 60% of what men were accustomed to being paid. It was a great deal for corporate America. They could hire women and pay less. It was a bad deal for the American Family. Men's wages were driven down. Both husband and wives had to work in order to keep up with the Jones next door. Along came a generation of latch key kids creating their own community, joining gangs and selling drugs. Traditional family started disintegrating. After years of doing the same job for less money, women have decided they would rather stay at home and be soccer Moms. They are too busy making china berry beads to run for public office.