State Capitols Still Ignore Women Lawmakers—A Clear Case of Institutional Neglect
Female legislators nationwide endure outdated statehouse designs that reflect a bygone era—leaving them with fewer restrooms and less respect. This ongoing disparity exposes a larger failure to recognize women as equal participants in government, undermining national values of fairness and representation.
Imagine serving your state but having to juggle crucial votes and debates against the ticking clock of scarce bathroom stalls. For female lawmakers in places like Kentucky, this is not hypothetical—it’s reality.On the third floor of the Kentucky Statehouse, where historic decisions are made, just two restroom stalls serve 41 women legislators out of 138 members. Meanwhile, multiple men’s bathrooms equipped with speakers keep male lawmakers connected during sessions. This glaring imbalance is not coincidence but a relic of an era when government spaces were designed exclusively for men.When 'Statehouses Are Public Houses' Fails Half the PopulationThis long-standing neglect isn’t...
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