In 2025, the world feels like it’s moving at breakneck speed. Political shifts are happening rapidly, and policies that once seemed unthinkable are creeping into reality. One such initiative, Project 2025, has sparked alarm among activists, legal experts, and everyday women alike.

A sweeping plan crafted by the Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 is not just another policy proposal—it’s a blueprint for reshaping American governance in a way that could have lasting and potentially devastating consequences, particularly for women.


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What is Project 2025?

Project 2025 is a conservative roadmap for the next U.S. presidency. It aims to centralise executive power, weaken federal institutions, and roll back progressive policies. It’s a 900-page manifesto designed to reshape laws on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, workplace protections, healthcare, and education—all issues that disproportionately impact women.

While it may sound like just another political document, Project 2025 is already being implemented. Key figures associated with the project have been appointed to high-ranking positions, and its proposals are influencing executive orders and federal policy shifts. The question we must ask is: What does this mean for women?


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The Risks for Women Under Project 2025

1. The End of Reproductive Freedom?

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights have been in a precarious position. Project 2025 seeks to go further, advocating for federal restrictions on abortion that could override state laws. Some fear this could pave the way for a nationwide abortion ban, even in states that currently protect reproductive rights.

Additionally, contraceptive access could be at risk. While Project 2025 does not explicitly call for restricting birth control, previous conservative policies have sought to defund reproductive health services, particularly those provided by Planned Parenthood and other organisations.

2. Workplace Equality in Jeopardy

Women have fought hard for workplace rights, but these could be eroded under Project 2025. The initiative promotes deregulation, which could weaken:
✔ Equal pay protections
✔ Maternity leave policies
✔ Workplace discrimination laws

If implemented, these policies could widen the gender pay gap and make it harder for women to balance work and family life.

3. LGBTQ+ Women Under Fire

The project explicitly supports rolling back protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. For lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women, this could mean:
✔ Increased workplace and healthcare discrimination
✔ Fewer legal protections in schools and public spaces
✔ Potential bans on gender-affirming care

The erasure of protections for LGBTQ+ women is not just an abstract concern—it could impact housing rights, employment, and even personal safety.

4. A Push for “Traditional Family Values”

Project 2025 heavily promotes conservative Christian ideals, advocating for policies that reinforce “traditional” gender roles. This could mean:
✔ A reduction in funding for childcare programmes, making it harder for working mothers
✔ The removal of sex education in schools, replaced with abstinence-based teachings
✔ Fewer legal protections for single mothers or women in non-traditional family structures

For women who rely on social support systems, these changes could be life-altering.


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Who Stands to Benefit?

While Project 2025 presents challenges for many, some groups could benefit from its policies:
✔ Corporations & Big Business: Deregulation means fewer workplace protections, but it also reduces costs for employers.
✔ Religious & Conservative Groups: Those who support anti-abortion laws and traditional gender roles may welcome these changes.
✔ The Wealthy: Tax cuts and economic policies would favour high earners, but could reduce resources for lower-income families.

But at what cost?


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Should Women Be Worried?

Yes. Project 2025 is not just another conservative policy shift—it’s a radical restructuring of society. The policies it promotes could take decades to undo, and the consequences would disproportionately harm women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income communities.

If these policies are fully implemented, they could:
❌ Strip away reproductive rights
❌ Make workplaces less safe for women
❌ Increase economic inequality
❌ Rollback protections for LGBTQ+ individuals

For those who care about gender equality, bodily autonomy, and social justice, staying informed and taking action is crucial.


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What Can We Do?

✅ Educate Yourself & Others – Knowledge is power. Share information about Project 2025 with your networks.
✅ Vote – Elections at every level matter. Policies like this thrive in low-turnout elections.
✅ Support Women’s Rights Organisations – Groups like Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and grassroots feminist movements are actively fighting these policies.
✅ Hold Leaders Accountable – Contact elected representatives and demand answers about where they stand on these issues.


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Final Thoughts

Project 2025 is a direct challenge to gender equality and women’s rights. It’s a wake-up call for those who believe these hard-won freedoms are secure—they are not.

The fight for reproductive justice, workplace protections, and LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. Now, more than ever, we need to stand together to ensure that progress is not undone.

Stay informed. Stay loud. Stay resistant.

Curious Femme