What region of the US opposed ratification of the ERA how might you explain this trend?

The Southern and parts of the Midwestern regions of the U.S. largely opposed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). This resistance can be attributed to cultural attitudes that prioritize traditional gender roles and a fear that the ERA would undermine these roles, potentially affecting issues like family structure and labor laws. Additionally, political alignment with conservative ideologies in these regions contributed to the opposition, as many viewed the amendment as a threat to state rights and local governance.