How Did Roe V. Wade Impact Women
On a broader scale, Roe v. Wade has had a positive, long-term impact. Nationwide, there was a 7-8% decline in births after abortion legislation (some states legalized abortion before Roe v. Wade) and 5-6% decline as a direct result of Roe v. Wade (CITATION). A recent study conducted by research teams across 40 countries found that birth rates that are fairly low (less than 2.1 children for every woman) can increase the overall standard of living in a country. As Ronald Lee, a University of California, Berkley demographer points out, higher birth rates mean higher costs for families because they to pay a majority of the costs that it takes to raise children and a larger work force requires more economic resources (CITATION). In addition to decreased birth rates, Roe v. Wade seems to have
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Wade to some extent, it benefitted woman the most. Roe v. Wade not only impacted women on a social and economic level by bringing them into the labor force, but it also afforded women the ability to contribute to their family’s financial stability. Nearly half of those on payroll are women and women are increasingly becoming either the sole-providers or co-providers for their families (CITATION). This large percentage of women in the workplace is directly linked to access to contraceptives and abortion, according to the Center for American Progress. While Roe v. Wade is primarily about abortion, it was not just women that were impacted by the decision. Lower birth rates, stemming from the ruling, can benefit the nation as a whole by increasing the standard of living and the decreased crime rate has obvious benefits. However, the ruling has proved most advantageous to women. Abortion has brought women into the workplace and helped them have a more active role in their families, particularly in terms of financials. But not only has it given them greater autonomy, it has given them control over their bodies and the right to control their
Wade to some extent, it benefitted woman the most. Roe v. Wade not only impacted women on a social and economic level by bringing them into the labor force, but it also afforded women the ability to contribute to their family’s financial stability. Nearly half of those on payroll are women and women are increasingly becoming either the sole-providers or co-providers for their families (CITATION). This large percentage of women in the workplace is directly linked to access to contraceptives and abortion, according to the Center for American Progress. While Roe v. Wade is primarily about abortion, it was not just women that were impacted by the decision. Lower birth rates, stemming from the ruling, can benefit the nation as a whole by increasing the standard of living and the decreased crime rate has obvious benefits. However, the ruling has proved most advantageous to women. Abortion has brought women into the workplace and helped them have a more active role in their families, particularly in terms of financials. But not only has it given them greater autonomy, it has given them control over their bodies and the right to control their