Pro Choice Movemnt Flashcards
What is the pro choice movement
a movement centered on increasing and preserving women’s access to medical abortions
Where did the term pro-choice come from ?
It started in mid 1970s and it started because of those who called themselves pro life
Roe v Wade
Legal case that protects women’s rights to have an abortion until fetus is viable
Dobbs Decision
Overturned roe v wade and rejected the fact that the constitution protects the right to abortion
Coalescence stage 2
ASA was created and they advocated for medically necessary abortion and some members even wanted to legalize abortion for all women
Stage 3: Institutionalization
NARAL was established and it was created to campaign for the legalization of abortion
Why was roe v wade overturned
U.S Supreme Court ruled that the constitution doesn’t protect the right to abortion which left the decision to each state
Who was being attacked for defending abortion rights
Activists, advocates, educators, healthcare workers, among others
How were those who defend abortion rights being attacked
Physical and verbal attacks, threats, and criminalization
Why were women being criminalized for wanting an abortion
Because those against abortion also know as pro life viewed it as murder of the potential of life
Advances during origin of the movement
States started to decriminalize abortion under certain circumstances which include rape, incest, or a pregnancy that could harm the woman
How did women get illegal abortions
Underground abortion clinics that often resulted in death
Marginalized groups are most likely to
Face harassment, be refused treatment, some may not be able to afford abortion, and some have very limited access to medical care
Hashtags used on social media
prochoice , #bansoffourbodies , #abortionrights
Who did activists form networks with
Clinics offering abortion care
