What is Policy as a text?

"Policy as a text" refers to the idea that policies can be understood and analyzed through their written documentation, which includes the language, structure, and content of the policy itself. This approach emphasizes the importance of interpreting the textual elements of policy documents to uncover underlying meanings, intentions, and implications. By analyzing policies as texts, researchers and practitioners can better understand how language shapes policy implementation and public perception. This perspective also highlights the role of discourse in shaping policy outcomes and the ways in which texts can influence societal norms and practices.