However, I don’t think many people are vocal about their views. I’ve heard people who’ve done much deeper dives in the space than me say that folks will profess to be anti-choice, but when you dig deeper it’s more complicated.
People seem to have an imaginary idea of who gets an abortion and what qualifies as a “good” abortion and a “bad” abortion. Of course, when you make laws, those distinctions are hard to create. I think when women realize THEIR rights may be changed, they’ll push back.
It reminds me of what we saw with the ACA. When people thought someone else was getting a hand out, they didn’t like it. But, when they realized that losing it might change things for THEM. They were loud and vocal.
America could use a lot of education in the reproductive rights space. 1 in 3 women has an abortion. They can’t all be Democrats. 60% of women who have abortions already have children. The caricature of who has an abortion is false.
The best way to reduce abortions? Increase access to contraception.
We have tons of studies to prove it.
We have tons of studies to prove it.
Oh, also, banning abortions doesn’t stop abortion. It stops legal and safe abortion.
You can look at American history pre-Roe or, more recently, to Brazil: nytimes.com/2018/05/31/opi…
You can look at American history pre-Roe or, more recently, to Brazil: nytimes.com/2018/05/31/opi…
The people I know who are zealous advocates for reproductive justice?
They view abortion and access to abortion as being about women having the right to bodily autonomy.
They see that as foundational to every other type of freedom, right, Independence and equality for women.
They view abortion and access to abortion as being about women having the right to bodily autonomy.
They see that as foundational to every other type of freedom, right, Independence and equality for women.
I, personally, understand and empathize with those who think life begins at conception.
I just don’t see how making abortion illegal will prevent abortions.
I’d encourage folks with that view to advocate for comprehensive sex ed, free birth control and a stronger safety net.
I just don’t see how making abortion illegal will prevent abortions.
I’d encourage folks with that view to advocate for comprehensive sex ed, free birth control and a stronger safety net.
If you’re not advocating for the things that are PROVEN to reduce abortion (aka contraception) or make an unplanned pregnancy a feasible life choice (aka a stronger safety net), I don’t believe you’re anti-abortion. I believe that you want to control women.
I might be less frustrated with those who want to control the sexual activities of women if they had an equal amount of interest in controlling the sexual activities of men. But, they never are.
Also, from years of failed abstinence only education we know it does NOT work.
Also, from years of failed abstinence only education we know it does NOT work.
For those who asked for a citation for the 70% number. Here it is: pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017…
