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The Future Well-Being of Women in Kentucky 7KH)XWXUH:HOO%HLQJ RI:RPHQLQ.HQWXFN\ (GLWHGE\ 0LFKDO6PLWK0HOOR0LFKDHO7&KLOGUHVV -HUU\6ROOLQJHUDQG%LOOLH06HEDVWLDQ 7 +(. (178&.</ 21*7(503 2/,&<5 (6($5&+& (17(5 cover art for women.pub Thursday, March 25, 1999 16:09 page 7 Photo by Rick McComb, Kentucky Department of Education One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar. Helen Keller :.+,;:;8+=+22(+/4- 5,=53+4/41+4:;)1? +JOZKJH_ 3OINGR9SOZN3KRRU3OINGKR:)NORJXKYY 0KXX_9URROTMKXGTJ(ORROK39KHGYZOGT 7 +(. (178&.</ 21*7(503 2/,&<5 (6($5&+& (17(5 P UBLISHED BY 7+(.(178&.</21*7(5032/,&<5(6($5&+&(17(5 111 St. James Court Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 1999 Library of Congress Catalogue Card Number 99-71548 printed with state funds available in alternative forms upon request LL 7KH.(178&.</21*7(5032/,&<5(6($5&+&(17(5 B OARD OF DIRECTORS Ron Carson, Chair Daniel Hall, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE BRANCH Diane Hancock William H. Hintze, Jr. Donna B. Moloney LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Rep. John Bowling Sen. Tom Buford Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr Rep. “Gippy” Graham Sen. Robert L. Jackson Rep. Steve Nunn AT LARGE MEMBERS Evelyn Boone Forrest W. Calico Paul B. Cook Betty Griffin Judy U. Lyne Mary Helen Miller Penny Miller Robert Sexton Linda Waggener Alayne L. White EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Michael T. Childress The Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center is governed by a 21-member board of directors, including four appointees from the executive branch, six from the legislative branch, and eleven at-large members representing organizations, universities, local governments, and the private sector. From the at-large component of the board, six members are appointed by the Governor and five by the Legislative Research Commission. In accordance with its authorizing legislation, the Center is attached to the legislative branch of Kentucky state government. LLL 3KRWRÃE\Ã5LFNÃ0F&RPEÃ.HQWXFN\Ã'HSDUWPHQWÃRIÃ(GXFDWLRQ LY 6XKLGIK his report was prepared as part of the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center’s mission to serve as a catalyst for change by informing the government policymaking process about the :broader context in which decisions are made and the long-term implications of policy, critical trends, and emerging issues which may have a significant impact on the state. Here, in a series of articles prepared by staff and by some of the state’s leading policy experts, we focus on the implications of economic, political, and social trends for the future well-being of women in Kentucky. We consider a range of issues, from the difficult balance between work and family to the jobs and wages Kentucky women are likely to find in the marketplace, from the “feminization” of higher education to the consequences of welfare reform, from gaps in political leadership to the fundamental issues of health and personal safety. This report should be of interest to all who seek realization of the Commonwealth’s full potential. 7KH.(178&.</21*7(5032/,&<5(6($5&+&(17(5 The Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center was created by the General Assembly in 1992 to bring a broader context to the decisionmaking process. The Center's mission is to illuminate the long-range implications of current policies, emerging issues, and trends influencing the Commonwealth’s future. The Center has a responsibility to identify and study issues of long-term significance to the Commonwealth and to serve as a mechanism for coordinating resources and groups to focus on long-term planning. Michael T. Childress is the executive director of the Center. Those interested in further information about the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center should contact his office directly: .HQWXFN\/RQJ7HUP3ROLF\5HVHDUFK&HQWHU 111 St. James Court Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Phone: 502-573-2851 or 800-853-2851 E-Mail: [email protected] Y 3KRWRÃE\Ã5LFNÃ0F&RPEÃ.HQWXFN\Ã'HSDUWPHQWÃRIÃ(GXFDWLRQ YL 3GQOTM5[X<UOIKY.KGXJ (_-KTOK6UZZKX +^KI[ZO\K*OXKIZUX 1KTZ[IQ_)USSOYYOUTUT=USKT ooking out of an airplane on a clear day, we see outlines of our beloved Kentucky lakes, farms, and cities. As you read The Future Well-Being of Women in Kentucky, you will see patterns of a 2different sort: chapters devoted to equality, education, the economy, violence, family policy, and welfare reform—all written by academics and field experts. This publication contains the kind of thoughtful, careful writing that policymakers, leaders, advocates, and citizens need. You will be confronted with truth telling that sings out loud and clear like the dreaded beetle in a pine forest. But this is also a blueprint for action, not a static document destined to collect dust on a shelf. Kentucky women are not in the habit of standing back and looking at our lives, but The Future Well-Being of Women in Kentucky lets us see what lies ahead. Maybe we women have been too conscious of the past and too worried about the present to be concerned with the future. Having arrived at the here and now of the year 2000, however, we need to lift our voices in concert to the whole Commonwealth, urging it to hear and respond to our needs. There is nothing secret about the past or present condition of women in Kentucky, a state where few have experienced its wealth and most have problems in common. The recent Report on the Status of Women in Kentucky presented eye-popping statistics that can either make women afraid or empower them. I choose empowerment. Kentucky needs its women to help build stronger communities. Government is by and for the people, and that report reminded us that 52 percent of the population is still being left out. Kentucky “herstory” has produced a Pulitzer Prize winner, an Academy Award winner, Ms. Wheelchair America, an Olympic gold medalist, and one of the very few female Governors in America. It has been said that Kentucky has birthed such an impressive cadre of female singers and writers that we women would rather sing and write about our dashed hopes and dreams instead of speaking out. But using knowledge gleaned from The Future Well-Being of Women in Kentucky, we all have the opportunity to become visionaries and decide how we will speak out to ensure that our women have lives that are promising and productive. Together, we will strengthen Kentucky by strengthening its women. We know that women are underrepresented in the halls of power from the statehouse to the boardroom, from the pulpit to the press. We know that doctors, lawyers, and corporate executives are more likely to be men, more likely to command respect, and more likely to be well paid. Every time a woman deposits a paycheck, looks at the odometer in her aging car, or uses food stamps, she is reminded that she earns less than most men. We know that the poorest person in Kentucky is most likely to be a single mother. Women thus question the wisdom of a judicial system that often leaves divorced women living in poverty and divorced men living in style. We know the "welfare queen" myth that poor women don't work because they are lazy and want to be on welfare is patently untrue. Women hope that families are truly better off working instead of being on welfare, and that they will receive the necessary support services that make welfare to work a worthy process. YLL We know there is a tug of war between work and family that often strains a woman's sanity. Roles and responsibilities are still too gender-rigid, and women remain the primary household managers and family nurturers. So women ask, what resources would be available if men were responsible for the care of our young and elderly? Women also know that there is a health care crisis, because many cannot afford preventive care or allow themselves the luxury of taking a sick day. So we wonder, what would it be like if there were more research on female lung cancer, heart attacks, obesity, and substance abuse? We know some women still face spouses or other family members who do not value education in general or an educated woman in particular. But in a postindustrial, information-based Kentucky, women dream of educational experiences that prepare them for well-paying, satisfying work. What would our lives look like if young women were encouraged to prepare themselves for jobs that allowed them to be more productive over the course of their longer life spans? We know most violent acts against women are caused by husbands, family members, or male friends. Victims often do not recognize the violence as abuse; many feel shame or guilt for being abused, or fear retaliation if they report the abuse. Laws meant to protect women from violence sometimes backfire, and leaving a violent companion is easier said than done. How does Kentucky create a society where violence is no longer tolerated or encouraged? If we stop and take a look at Kentucky herstory, we find many women who have stood up and spoken out. They have protested strip mining, logging, chemical dumps, drunk driving, Jim Crow laws, and war. They've labored on behalf of children, people with disabilities, the hungry and homeless, and the environment. They've brought blankets and sung songs on picket lines, carried water and bandages to countless soldiers on long-ago battlefields. Kentucky's herstory proudly claims this impressive band of brave souls, souls that remind women that they cannot rest or defer our dreams. Being positive when facing obstacles—putting a happy face on a furrowed brow—is a hallmark of Kentucky women, and fierce pride and self-reliance are deeply embedded attitudes. The Future Well-Being of Women in Kentucky tells us, however, that being noble may not be enough.
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