Political Gender Disparity: Impact on Women’s Rights and Democracy in 2024
Abortion Rights: A Struggle in States with Male-Dominated Legislatures” In 2023, Roe was overturned, and 14 states banned most abortions, driven by supermajority male control in legislatures opposing women’s rights.
Global Gender Gap: Women’s Underrepresentation Weakens Rights” The U.S. lags, with only 29% women in Congress, impacting policies supporting reproductive rights, gender equality, and social justice.
Election Imperative: The Need for Increased Female Representation” Research indicates women’s political representation positively correlates with government support for reproductive rights, gender-based violence reduction, and social welfare policies.
Policy Divide: Gender Influences Public Stance on Key Issues” A gender gap persists in attitudes toward public policies, with women favoring social safety nets, environmental protection, and LGBTQ+ rights while being less supportive of military interventions.
Women-Led Change: A Path to Addressing Critical Issues” To tackle life-affirming concerns like unwanted pregnancies and infant mortality, the call is to elect more women, given their historical commitment to social welfare.
Democratic Erosion: Women’s Rights as an Indicator” The erosion of women’s rights is a warning sign for faltering democracies globally, with rising autocratic regimes targeting reproductive and bodily autonomy.
Direct Democracy: Women Turn to Ballot Measures for Abortion Rights” Facing legislative barriers, women seek abortion rights through ballot measures, winning in states like Kansas and Ohio, emphasizing the importance of direct democracy.
Presidential Elections 2024: Abortion Ballot Questions on the Horizon” In 2024, more states, including Nevada, Montana, Nebraska, Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, and South Dakota, are expected to have abortion ballot questions in the presidential elections.
Inclusive Leadership: A Necessity for True Democracy” To build a robust democracy that upholds women’s rights and ensures societal well-being, inclusive political leadership reflecting diversity and respecting all rights is crucial.
Re-reported from the article originally published in The msmagazine
