22 Jan 1973 Jahr - Roe v. Wade supreme court decision
Beschreibung:
•Cause: A legal challenge to restrictive abortion laws in Texas led to a broader debate on women's right to choose. •Event: The Supreme Court ruled that a woman had the constitutional right to choose an abortion, based on the right to privacy. •Importance: 1.Legalized abortion nationwide, giving women greater control over their reproductive choices. 2.Sparked the reproductive rights movement and ongoing political debates. 3.Became a key issue in the broader women’s rights movement. 4.Empowered women by granting autonomy over their bodies and futures. 5.Created a legal framework that was central to decades of women's health and rights activism.