Gender Equity in Municipalities: Understanding Local Policy Priorities

Authors

Maria J. D’Agostino, CUNY John Jay CollegeFollow
Nicole M. Elias, CUNY John Jay College
Nicole DiMaria, CUNY John Jay College

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 1-23-2025

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine policy priorities of municipal legislation designed to promote gender equity. We ask the following research question: How does municipal policy address gender equity? To answer this question, we identify New York City legislation that targets gender equity passed under the DeBlasio administration (2014–2022). Using Atlas.TI, legislation is organized around The New York City Commission on Gender Equity’s goals to identify policy priorities. Our findings indicate that despite progressive policy efforts, policy priorities remain focused on gender stereotypes and long-standing issues, particularly sexual harassment and violence.

Comments

This work was originally published in State and Local Government Review, https://doi.org/10.1177/0160323X241313186