SW864 Podcast: Policy Analysis Actualized
M3 - SW864 Podcast - Policy Analysis Actualized - Dr. ER speaks with Attica Scott
Dec 6, 2020
Attica Scott, a Kentucky State Representative, discusses policy analysis and practice at a state level. She talks about transitioning from local to state politics, challenges of navigating hyper partisanship, and provides valuable advice for social work students. She highlights the significance of passing the Maternal Care Act to address institutional racism in healthcare.
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- Addressing the issues of marginalized communities, particularly black, indigenous, and Latinx people, is essential in policy-making.
- Representative Attica Scott highlights the importance of women, especially women of color, getting involved in politics to shape the future of their communities and the nation.
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Representative Scott's Perspective on Policy and Importance of Addressing Constituents' Issues
Representative Attica Scott, a state representative serving District 41 in Louisville, shares her perspective on policy and the importance of addressing the issues that her constituents bring to her attention. She emphasizes the need to consider the experiences of marginalized communities and the issues that have been overlooked, particularly those affecting black, indigenous, and Latinx people. As the only black woman in the state legislature, Scott is dedicated to making a difference in addressing these issues.
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