Policy framing significantly influences public discourse by shaping how issues are understood and discussed. When a policy is framed in certain ways, it can highlight specific aspects while downplaying others, guiding public perception and debate. For instance, framing poverty as a result of individual failure versus systemic inequality can lead to different public attitudes and policies. This selective emphasis affects not only media coverage but also political dialogue and citizen engagement, ultimately shaping the policy agenda and the decisions made by policymakers.