Social Security

“Will my widow lose her social security benefits when I die?”

  • Widows will not lose social security benefits. Social security has been gender inclusive for surviving spouses since a legal challenge in 1975. 
  • This is an outdated concern from the early 1970s.

ADDITIONAL FAQs


Contracts

“Won’t women contractors lose enhanced status for contract bids?”

Draft

“Does constitutional equality mean women will be drafted?”

History

“What is the history of the 28th Amendment (Equal Rights)?”