U.S. Policymaking to Address Menstruation: Advancing an Equity Agenda

Abstract

Weiss-Wolf explains why the menstrual equity frame-which makes the case for an agenda that advances systemic solutions to address the societal and financial impact of menstruation-is distinct in its direct linkage to core principles of democratic participation, citizen engagement, gender parity, and economic opportunity. She describes a social movement that has coalesced in the United States and details recent policy advocacy in which momentum has been both unusually bipartisan and swift. She also shows how related tools can be leveraged-in particular, law and litigation, coupled with extensive use of traditional and social media. Finally, Weiss-Wolf concludes with a preview of policy proposals ripe for further advocacy.