1st Edition
Social Equity in a Post-Roe America Gender, Race, and the Rule of Law
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 become inaccessible in approximately half the country, disproportionately impacting poor women. Women and people of color are underrepresented in elected offices at the federal and state levels, and the voting rights of people of color continue to be eroded. Employing a public administration framework, Social Equity in a Post-Roe America documents the scope and breadth of inequality in the United States, linking social equity to sex, race, and the rule of law.
This insightful and provocative new book examines U.S. Supreme Court decisions and federal statutes across four public policy domains that increasingly influence U.S. democracy and impact the lives of American women. These policy domains consist of political representation, which includes citizenship and voting rights, contraception, abortion, and employment. Social Equity in a Post-Roe America offers policy recommendations to increase equitable access and equal opportunity for women and people of color. It is required reading for all students of public administration, public policy, and political science, as well as for engaged citizens.
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 Sabharwal, Public 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. Knepper, Professor, Associate Provost for Student Success, Pace University, USA
