Title: Jane against the world : Roe v. Wade and the fight for reproductive rights /
Authors: Blumenthal, Karen,
Year: 2020
Subjects: Roe, Jane, Trials, litigation, etc. Juvenile literature.; Wade, Henry Trials, litigation, etc. Juvenile literature.; Roe, Jane,; Wade, Henry.; Roe, Jane,; Wade, Henry.; Trials (Abortion) Juvenile literature.; Abortion Law and legislation United States Juvenile literature.; Reproductive rights Juvenile literature.; Abortion United States History.; Abortion Law and legislation United States.; Birth control United States History.; Pro-choice movement.; Pro-life movement.; Trials.; Abortion Law and legislation.; Reproductive rights; Trials (Abortion); Abortion Juvenile literature.; Abortion Law and legislation Juvenile literature.; Birth control United States History Juvenile literature.; Pro-choice movement Juvenile literature.; Pro-life movement Juvenile literature.; Abortion.; Abortion Law and legislation.; Birth control United States History.; Pro-choice movement.; Pro-life movement.; United States.
Abstract: A history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States. Tracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines the root causes of the current debate around abortion and repercussions that have affected generations of American women. This book intends to facilitate difficult discussions and awareness of a topic that is rarely touched on in school but affects each and every young person. Includes a glossary of legal and medical terms, timeline, and information about significant Supreme Court cases.
Contents: Restrictions. Madame Restell ; Margaret Sanger ; A crime ; Sherri Chessen ; Estelle Griswold -- Reform. Clergy ; Right to life ; Repeal ; Courts ; Jane Roe ; Jane Hodgson ; Federal court ; Jane -- Roe v. Wade. Appeal ; Briefs ; Oyez, oyez, oyez ; Deliberations ; Roe, again ; Opinions ; The decision -- After Roe. Politics ; The Supreme Court, again ; Pushback ; Restrictions.