For many years, abortion has been a controversial topic among society.
- The ongoing debate goes on about whether the "criminalized" act of abortions should be given restrictions that lead to a complete illeglization of the procedure or whether women should hold their right to choose if they'd like to continue on with their pregnancy or not.
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What you need to know about Roe v. Wade:
The Roe v. Wade decision held that a woman, with her doctor, could choose abortion in earlier months of pregnancy without legal restriction, and with restrictions in later months, based on the right to privacy. Effect? Limitation of women's access to abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy were invalidated by Roe v. Wade. State laws limiting abortion access during the second trimester were endorsed only when the restrictions were for the purpose of protecting the health of the pregnant woman. Why is Abortion Legal? In short, abortion is legal because woman have the right to make decisions about their own reproductive systems, and because they have the power to exercise that right regardless of government policy. |
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID...
"Every woman must hold ultimate authority over the full range of decisions she faces about her health and her family, from controlling her fertility to choosing with whom she wishes to build a family. Gender equality cannot be achieved without ensuring women's right to make these vital decisions and determine the course of their lives." - Lilian Sepulveda, vice president of the Global Legal Program of the center for Reproductive Rights.)
"Every woman must hold ultimate authority over the full range of decisions she faces about her health and her family, from controlling her fertility to choosing with whom she wishes to build a family. Gender equality cannot be achieved without ensuring women's right to make these vital decisions and determine the course of their lives." - Lilian Sepulveda, vice president of the Global Legal Program of the center for Reproductive Rights.)