Women and Public Policy
Public policy needs for women are drastically different than for men. Women have had to fight with persistence for equality and equity Giving everyone what they need to be successful (Equality is treating everyone the same). From reproductive rights to the Family Leave Act to the Women’s Economic Security Act, legislative initiatives often react to existing problems rather than addressing issues before they can become problems.
Public policy is lagging on addressing critical issues that have a direct impact on the lives of women and their families, such as sexual and domestic violence as well as poverty.