The Forty-Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution was proposed in 1978 and ratified in 1985. It aimed to guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of sex, ensuring that both men and women would have the same legal rights and protections under the law. This amendment was part of the broader movement for gender equality in the United States. The amendment was significant in promoting the idea that discrimination based on sex should not be tolerated. Although it was not ratified by the required number of states, it sparked important discussions about gender equality and influenced future legislation related to women's rights, such as the Equal Pay Act and Title IX.