Single Parents Are Constantly Being Failed. The Equality Act Needs To Include Us |
Single Parents Are Constantly Being Failed. The Equality Act Needs To Include Us
Too often, family policies are built on the assumption of two parents, leaving single parents facing harsher rules.
The last few weeks as a single parent campaigner have been a whirlwind, from the celebrations of Single Parents Day to the reality-check of the latest child poverty data.
The days leading up to Single Parents Day (21 March) were filled with celebrations in Parliament, local events, and online campaigns.
By the time the day arrived, I was both exhausted and energised. More importantly though, I felt seen and – for a moment – the weight of solo parenting felt lighter.
But fast forward less than a week later and data released by the government was a stark reminder that single parents are fighting a system stacked against them. A system that no amount of community can overcome.
Almost 1.5 million children in single parent families – 41% – are living in poverty, compared........