Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would have guaranteed equal rights for women. Phyllis Schlafly was a vocal opponent of the ERA, arguing that it would lead to the loss of traditional gender roles and the breakdown of the family.
Conservative Movement: A political and social movement in the United States that advocated for traditional values, limited government, and free-market economics. Phyllis Schlafly was a prominent leader in the conservative movement, particularly during the Reagan Revolution.
Reagan Revolution: The conservative political movement that swept Ronald Reagan into the presidency in 1980 and ushered in a new era of conservative policies and values in the United States. Phyllis Schlafly was a key figure in this movement, championing Reagan's agenda and opposing liberal social policies.