Schiller Institute · Boston College
Although the practice of public health has always been political, the role of politics and political actors have taken center stage in todays U.S. healthcare system. In recent years, few issues have attracted more controversy and political rancor than matters of womens health. Some issues may seem intractable due to conflicting but sincerely held beliefs rooted in religion, ethics and morality. Other matters are more clear-cut. For many women, this sweeping and intensifying political discord has compromised their health status, and curtailed their social and economic resources along with their
