American Experiment, P4
History Day Research Paper
November 30, 2012
Roe v. Wade: Laws against Women’s Rights Sarah Weddington, a lawyer who represented Jane Roe, once said, “It is time to renew the battle for reproductive rights. We have been outmaneuvered, outspent, out postured, and outvoted by a group of single-issue activists…Let’s make sure it takes us a shorter time to replace protection for reproductive choice” (“Sarah Weddington Quotes”). The 1973 Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade was a controversial turning point because it defined a woman’s constitutional right to privacy. While it gave women the right to control their own bodies it also sparked decades of ethical debate over a woman’s right to choose …show more content…
Wade was questioned in the 1992 Supreme Court case Casey v. Planned Parenthood. The case involved the 1982 Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act. This act required women to get an informed consent before they could procure an abortion (“Planned Parenthood”). This forced a 24 hour waiting period, during this time women were given information concerning abortion the procedure (McBride, “Casey”). The Act also required minors to get consent from their parents, and if this came to be an issue, courts could let the obligation pass. Wives were also required to notify their husbands about the course of action except in “medical emergencies” (McBride, “Casey”). It also made it essential for Pennsylvania Abortion clinics to report themselves to the state. It was wondered if the Abortion Control Act was constitutional under the 14th Amendment (“Planned …show more content…
It gave me essential information about the Roe v. Wade case in 1973. It provided details about Jane Roes reasoning for going to Court, as well as the arguments that the lawyers defending Roe and the state of Texas brought up. This source also stated the Supreme Court’s decision regarding a woman’s right to an abortion, which was crucial to prove how the case was a turning point in American history.
Napikoski, Linda. "Abortion Speak-out." Women 's History. N.p.. Web. 13 Nov 2012.
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This secondary web document gave me valuable information about how women expressed to others their opinions. It also provided facts about the women activists group called Redstockings. It demonstrated their frustration towards laws that made it difficult for women to obtain abortions. I used this information in my historical background to show the effects women on society.
"Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey." Case Briefs. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sep 2012.
This is a secondary web document. It provided precise information about the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act which I used in my second prong. It gave details about the requirements that women and young adults were given, and whether they were constitutional under the 14th amendment. This was important because it showed the basis of Casey v. Planned