Womens Equal Rights Act of 1983

Women's Equal Rights Act of 1983 - Declares that in order to protect the rights secured for all persons by the equal protection clause of the Constitution, it is necessary to establish a uniform nationwide standard governing classifications based on gender.

Prohibits the Federal Government and any State or local government from making and enforcing a classification based upon gender unless it is necessary to achieve a compelling interest of that government and is the least burdensome alternative possible.