22 janv. 1973 - Roe v. Wade supreme court decision
Description:
•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.
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Date:
22 janv. 1973
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 52 ans