Women’s Voices on the 2024 Election: Insights from the SheSpeaks/Luminary Study with Cate Luzio
In this episode, we welcome back to the show, Cate Luzio the Founder & CEO of Luminary. Cate joined us to discuss the results of a joint study conducted by She Speaks and the Luminary community. The study focuses on the emotions and sentiments of women as they approach the 2024 election. Cate and Alize share the results of the study and dive into insights on the emotional states of women, the perception of the economy, the impact of reproductive rights, and the motivation to vote.
Key Discussion Points:
- Emotional State of Women:
- High levels of anxiety, frustration, uncertainty, and stress.
- Connection and Community:
- Despite the reopening of society post-COVID, only 12% of women feel connected to family, friends, or their community.
- Perception of the Economy:
- Majority believe the economy is worsening, with rising costs of groceries, inflation, housing, and gas being major concerns.
- Direction of the Country:
- Over 80% of women feel the country is heading in the wrong direction.
- Impact on Voting Decisions:
- Key factors influencing votes: economic policies, healthcare, and reproductive rights.
- Reproductive Rights:
- Significant impact of Roe v. Wade overturn on women’s voting behavior.
- Confidence in the Political System:
- Low confidence in the political system, with only 5% feeling extremely confident
- Personalization of Political Concerns:
- Emphasis on how personal issues and direct impact drive voting behaviors.
This episode highlights the deep-seated concerns women have about the current socio-political climate and emphasizes the importance of voting and staying engaged in the political process to effect change.
Links and Follow-Up:
- Follow Cate Luzio on Instagram (@CateLuzio) and LinkedIn for more updates.
- Stay connected with Luminary at @weareluminary on Instagram. Feel free to listen to the full episode for a more detailed discussion.
You can also find the survey results here: https://shespeaks.com/Summer-Women-s-State-of-Mind-Survey-Results
