The last group to be recognized - yet the majority in numbers. Why is that?

Asked by msh (4270) September 13th, 2015 from iPhone

Why is it, the one issue which has been needing attention for the longest time, is still constantly being avoided and side-railed at the very least? It touches every economic group, every racial group, every lifestyle, religion, etc. It effects so many, all ages, yet is not publicly nor privately considered to be a true game-changer for the entire country.
The Equal Rights Ammendment.
Written in 1923, it STILL has not been established as law for equal pay and equal rights for women. Legally.
Women have worked for other people’s rights, in all areas, yet essentially have been ignored by all, including the groups whom have benefitted from women’s hard work for their said causes.
Why has this happened? Why is it so important to get this issue out front and passed? Why should anyone be against this issue?
Why are people so afraid of giving help in return? Fear of Equality for all?