it made abortion legal (apex)
It states that the right the privacy extended to abortion. (apex)
The Roe v. Wade decision, issued in 1973, was pivotal for feminists as it affirmed a woman's legal right to choose an abortion, thus granting control over her own reproductive health. This landmark ruling underscored the importance of bodily autonomy and privacy, integral tenets of feminist ideology. By securing the right to make personal medical decisions, it empowered women and challenged societal norms regarding gender and sexuality. The case also catalyzed further advocacy for women's rights and reproductive justice.
It stayed that the right to privacy extended to abortion.
The Roe v. Wade decision, issued in 1973, was crucial for feminists as it affirmed a woman's right to make decisions about her own body, particularly concerning abortion. This landmark ruling represented a significant victory in the struggle for reproductive rights, empowering women to have control over their reproductive health. It also helped to galvanize the feminist movement, highlighting issues of bodily autonomy and gender equality in broader societal contexts. Overall, it marked a pivotal moment in the fight for women's rights and health care access.
The decision of Roe v Wade was important for feminists because it protected women's rights to have control over their own bodies. It made it a legal requirement for women to be able to access abortion so that they were not forced to continue an unintended pregnancy against their will or/and at risk to their health, nor did they have to risk their lives by seeking illegal abortion.
Abortion.
The Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, (1973) took the right to make medical decisions away from the government (politicians) and returned it to the doctor and patient. It also established that most laws against abortion violate a constitutional right to privacy, and overturned all state laws outlawing or unduly restricting abortion.This empowered women to control reproduction after the point of conception and made abortion legal.It overturned laws banning abortion.It made abortion legal - Apex
The US Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roe vs. Wade.
Thurgood Marshall ruled in favor of legalizing abortion in the Roe v Wade case.
Then the decision would go back to the individual states.
Three important achievements of the feminist movement in the 1970s include the passage of Title IX in 1972, which prohibited sex discrimination in education and increased women's participation in sports; the establishment of the Women’s Liberation Movement, which raised awareness and advocacy for women's rights; and the legalization of abortion in the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973. A notable failure of the movement during this time was the inability to pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which sought to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex but ultimately fell short of ratification by the necessary states.
Roe v. Wade