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Homework: Abortion & Women's Health

The abortion debate began as early as the progressive era, and it remains a polarizing issue today. In fact, you may have a firm perspective on whether abortion should be legal always, in certain circumstances, or never.

Modern perspectives on abortion have been influenced by the pivotal Roe v. Wade (1973) case. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court deemed a state's banning of abortions unconstitutional. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on the grounds that abortion was not "deeply rooted in this Nation's history or tradition," nor was it considered a right when the Due Process Clause was ratified in 1868 and was unknown in U.S. law until Roe.

How do these cases affect the nation and social work practice? How have these cases informed public and private discussions about women's rights?

For this homework, you examine the Roe v. Wade case, its reversal, and the rippling effects on social work.

To Prepare:

1. Review the Learning Resources on feminism and the progressive era.

2. Review the Learning Resources on the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.

3. Consider how this policy change affects women's health and equity.

4. Reflect on your own views on abortion and how you might support a client who has different views.

Task

1. Explain how the landmark ruling of Roe v. Wade was overruled and how this now affects healthcare for women.

2. Explain how the overturning of Roe v. Wade has created equity issues in access to abortion care. Get the instant assignment help.

3. Describe how you would support a client whose perspective on abortion differs from yours. What ethical issues would you struggle with in this situation?