1st Edition

Social Equity in a Post-Roe America Gender, Race, and the Rule of Law

418 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

418 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Despite hundreds of federal laws and U.S. Supreme Court decisions prohibiting discrimination based on sex and race, American women and people of color continue to face pervasive individual and structural discrimination. Women often lack equal pay for equal work, affordable childcare, and paid family medical leave. Following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, safe, legal abortion has... Read more

1. Introduction: Social Equity, Women, & BIPOC  2. Political Power: Citizenship, Voting Rights & Representation  3. Contraception: Comstock Laws, Title X Family Planning, and Medical Abortion  4. Abortion: Access and Affordability  5. Workforce: Entrance, Acceptance & Unequal Pay  6. Conclusion

Biography

Lorenda A. Naylor is a Professor and Program Director of the undergraduate Policy, Politics and International Affairs (PPIA) degree in the College of Public Affairs, University of Baltimore, USA.

Heather Wyatt-Nichol is an Associate Professor in the College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore, USA.

“This eye-opening book explores the intersection of sex and race in public administration, revealing ongoing inequalities for women and people of color in America. The authors skillfully link social equity, the rule of law, and practical policies. A must-read.”

Meghna SabharwalPublic and Nonprofit Management Program, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA

“Naylor and Wyatt-Nichol deliver an authoritative analysis of sex and race-based inequality in America. Framed by social equity, intersectionality, and critical race theories, Social Equity in a Post-Roe America is a call to action. This is a must-read for everyone interested in achieving equity through contemporary public administration and the rule of law.”

Hillary J. KnepperProfessor, Associate Provost for Student Success, Pace University, USA