Social Welfare Programs Exploit Poor Women
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by Jayne Swift
1d ago
Social welfare programs were designed to limit access to some women. To improve them, we need to rethink our idea of the welfare recipient. The post Social Welfare Programs Exploit Poor Women appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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What did the US War and Exit Do for Afghan Women’s Rights?
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by Jayne Swift
3w ago
The protracted US-led war in Afghanistan concluded with the exclusion of Afghan women from the peace process and the return of the Taliban to power. What can we learn? The post What did the US War and Exit Do for Afghan Women’s Rights? appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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Are Cannabis Social Equity Programs Truly Equitable?
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by Jayne Swift
1M ago
Cannabis social equity programs strive to promote racial equity in the growing legal marijuana industry. Should they also include women and LGBTQ+ people? The post Are Cannabis Social Equity Programs Truly Equitable? appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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Who Cares? The Value of Unpaid Carework in Minnesota
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by Jayne Swift
3M ago
Unpaid carework is essential to our families, society, and economy. So why don't we value it accordingly? The post Who Cares? The Value of Unpaid Carework in Minnesota appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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Domestic Workers Remain Outside the Law, Thanks to Gov. Newsom
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by Jayne Swift
4M ago
Domestic workers are excluded from many state labor laws. A recent California bill could have changed that; unfortunately, it was vetoed. The post Domestic Workers Remain Outside the Law, Thanks to Gov. Newsom appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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American Attitudes Toward Transgender Rights
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by Jayne Swift
4M ago
Anti-trans legislation is increasing in state legislatures. Do Americans approve of these attacks on transgender rights? The post American Attitudes Toward Transgender Rights appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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What We Owe LGBT Elders
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by Jayne Swift
5M ago
LGBT elders face profound social and health disparities. A new study of aging LGBTQ Minnesotans identifies what we need to change to ensure LGBT people can age with dignity. The post What We Owe LGBT Elders appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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Beyond Marriage Equality
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by Jayne Swift
6M ago
Marriage equality was a victory, but more adults are opting for non-traditional domestic and family structures. Policymakers can do more to protect all adult relationships equally under the law. The post Beyond Marriage Equality appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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Evictions Threaten Our Health
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by Jayne Swift
6M ago
Evictions are bad for individual and public health. New research finds that housing instability can increase intimate partner violence and sexual health. The post Evictions Threaten Our Health appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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It’s time for the US to adopt paid parental leave
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by Jayne Swift
7M ago
Paid parental leave is out of reach for most. Strong parental leave is good for parents, business, and society. The post It’s time for the US to adopt paid parental leave appeared first on Gender Policy Report ..read more
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