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Politics of Reproductive HealthAuthor: Sarah Geller
There are geographic disparities in accessing abortion, whether on a county-level, regional level, or state by state basis. A large reason for this disparity seems to be state laws that make it harder for abortion providers to stay open and state laws that add more hurdles, such as waiting periods, for the person seeking an abortion. These disparities disproportionately affect women of color, low-income women, young women, and women in rural areas. Difficulty in accessing abortion seems to be increasing in the United States. It will only continue to harm women Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Seeking Abortion: Geographic Disparities in Abortion Access
Tuesday, 8 December, 2020
How does abortion access in the United States vary by geographic location? In what ways are state and local-level abortion laws targeted to support pro-choice or pro-life positions? How do both of these intersections play out in terms of women’s experiences with abortion? Listen to people explore the answers to these questions and more.
