Primary Resources:
Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court. 22 Jan. 1972. Find Law. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=410&invol=113>.
This Supreme Court Case, Roe v. Wade, gives the right to women to have safe and legal abortion. The decision was made on January 22, 1972. Ever since the law was passed, there have been less maternal deaths every year in the United States. The Roe v. Wade case has made an enormous impact on women and their rights.
Women Who Died From Illegal Abortions. National Center for Health Statistics. How Dare You?. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://prolifeaction.org/faq/dare.php>.
The graph shows the women who died from illegal abortion and how. After Penicillin became available to control infections, the number of deaths from abortion stabilized in the 1950s to about 250 per year. By 1966, when abortion was still illegal in all 50 states, the number of deaths had gradually decreased to half that number. Also, in 1972, the year before the Supreme Court legalized abortion, only 39 women died—fewer than one per state.
Maternal Deaths . The Alan Guttmacher Institute. Envisioning Life Without Roe: Lessons Without Borders. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/tgr/06/2/gr060203.html>.
This is another graph that shows the maternal death rate over time. This graph clearly shows that while abortion was legal in 1965 in Romania, the death rate was very low. Later when the abortions became illegal in 1975 to 1989, the death rates soared! Once again, abortion was legalized in 1990 and the death rates suddenly decreased tremendously.
Number of Abortions by Year - United States, 1973-2005. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Current U.S. Abortion Statistics. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://old.usccb.org/prolife/issues/abortion/currentstats.shtml>.
This is a line plot that shows the number of abortion (in thousands) per 4 years from 1973 to 2005 in the United States. The number of abortions was very low in the time of illegal abortions. This shows the impact of illegal and legal abortion procedures on the women that get the procedure, illegal or legal.
"Women must have rights over their own bodies." Letter to The Editor. The Tech[Boston, MA] 17 Feb. 1989: 1+. Print.
This letter is about the rights to women in their decision to abort a child. This author believes that a woman should not be forced into a decision that could change her life. If a woman has been taken advantage from, then she should not be reminded of the cruel deeds with a baby which she will have to take care of for the rest of her life (if she does).
McCorvey, Norma. "Affidavit of Norma McCorvey." Interview. Http://thejusticefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Norma-McCorvey-Affidavit.pdf. N.p., 11 June 2003. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
This affidavit gave me details from the plaintiff's point of view. It described, in first person, what struggles McCorvey went through, how "Jane Roe" came about, and more details on the things she regrets about the case.
O'Brien, Robert. "Abortion Court Decision." Baptist Press, 29 Jan. 1973. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
This document shows me who the attorneys were. This document mostly provides me with a lot more background knowledge that is advanced.
"7 Stanford Law & Policy Review 1995-1996." 7 Stanford Law & Policy Review 1995-1996. HeinOnline, 1996. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
I used this website to understand why the 14th amendment was used in the Roe v. Wade case. Jane Roe used the 14th amendment in her favor.
"ROE v. WADE, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)." US Supreme Court, 1973. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
I used this Supreme Court case document to analyze the details involved in the Roe v. Wade case. I also used this document to gain more background knowledge about my topic.
"Roe V. Wade." CBSNews. CBS Interactive, 22 Jan. 2007. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
I used this video to see the reactions that came along in the ruling of Roe v. Wade. On one side, Dr. Alan Guttmacher, Planned Parenthood Fed., says, " to raise the dignity of a woman and give her freedom of choice in this area is an extraordinary event." On the other side, MSCR. James McHugh, U.S. Catholic Conference, says, "In this instance, the Supreme Court has withdrawn protection for the human rights of unborn children".
“Summary of Roe v. Wade." Pro-Life Activities, n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
This file let me see different cases related to abortion. It gave me a brief summary of each case. This helped me gain background knowledge, not just in one case, but in multiple cases.
Secondary Resouces:
Women's Rights Movement in the U.S.. Ann-Marie Imbornoni, 2007 . Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenstimeline2.html>.
The article “Women’s Rights Movement in the US” lists all of the rights women have earned over the years in the United States. These rights also include the right to safe and legal abortion to women.
History of Abortion. National Abortion Federation, 2010. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://www.prochoice.org/about_abortion/history_abortion.html>.
The National Abortion Federation has an article that explains the history of abortion. Back then, “back-alley” abortions were being done. There was a large number of women dying because of the cruel things they did to themselves to have an abortion when it was not legal at the time. There were a lot more maternal death in the US because of “back-alley” abortions.
Wiley Online Library. N.p., N.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1931-2393.2005.tb00045.x/abstract>.
There were multiple reasons US women get abortions. In 2004, a survey was completed with 1,209 abortion patients. The reasons most frequently cited were that having a child would interfere with a woman's education, work or ability to care for dependents (74%); that she could not afford a baby now (73%); and that she did not want to be a single mother or was having relationship problems (48%).
Debate. N.p., 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2013. <http://www.debate.org/ opinions/do-women-have-the-right-to-abortion>.
Debate.com is a place to let users speak their thoughts on a topic, whether they are for or against it. The topic, abortion, is about at a 51% to a 49% with “for” in the lead. This website I used this for listening to what people who are against my topic have to say so that way I know what I am up against.
Before and After Roe. National Organization for Women, Nov. 2002. Web. 1 Nov. 2013. <http://www.now.org/issues/abortion/roe30/beforeafter.html>.
This national organization website shows the effects before and after the Roe v. Wade in specific details. Before the Roe v. Wade case, there was a major increase in maternal deaths. Approximately 50% of the maternal deaths were from illegal “back-alley” abortions. However, after the Roe v. Wade case, there was a decrease in maternal death and the current death rate from abortion is 0.6 per 100,000 procedures. Also, the death rate from childbirth is 8 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Wilson, Jacque . "Before and After Roe v. Wade." CNN 22 Jan. 2013: Web. 1 Nov. 2013. <http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/22/health/roe-wade-abortion-timeline>.
This CNN news article shows a timeline before and after the Supreme Court Case. I concluded that over time has changed significantly over the years. In the 1930s, the number of abortions increased significantly during the Great Depression. Now, the number of abortions is only 1.2 million reported procedures as of 2011.
ProCon. N.p., 15 Oct. 2013. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://abortion.procon.org/>.
ProCon is a debate website. This website provides logical points to prove the pros and the cons of abortion. I compare the two sides to make logical conclusions in my project altogether.
Munk-Olsen, Trine, Thomas Munk Laursen, and Carsten B. Pedersen. "Induced First-Trimester Abortion and Risk of Mental Disorder." Induced First-Trimester Abortion and Risk of Mental Disorder (2011): n. pag. The New England Journal of Medicine. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0905882#t=article>.
There was an experiment that had tested the question, “Is an induced abortion associated with mental health problems?” Studies concluded that in their population stud, the incidence rates of psychiatric contact changed around the time of childbirth but not around the time of abortion.
Kliff, Sarah. "CHARTS: How Roe v. Wade changed abortion rights." The Washington Post 22 Jan. 2013: Web. 1 Nov. 2013. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/01/22/charts-how-roe-v-wade-changed-abortion-rights/>.
Overnight, abortion went from being banned by all but a handful of states to being legal in all 50 states. Movements quickly built up in defense, and opposition, of the ruling. Forty years later, a lot has changed. While the Roe decision still stands, abortion procedures and allowance of procedures have made significant gains passing restrictions on abortion access. There are fewer abortion providers than there were in 1973 and fewer clinics.
Primary Reasons for Abortion Decision . 2009. Alan Guttmacher Institute, 1987 Survey. Abortion Policy Issues. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://www.newsbatch.com/abort.htm>.
This pie chart shows the primary reasons women have abortion. 21% of abortions happen because they can’t afford a baby and another 21% because they are “not ready for responsibility”. The other reasons people have abortions include not mature enough, no “wanted” children, heath issues, and negative effects on lifestyle. A lot of these reasons are really no excuse to have an abortion at all. This is why I believe that there should be certain criteria in order to have an abortion.
Bill of Rights Scroll. N.d. Photograph. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. I used the Bill of Rights picture to show that Roe used the Ninth and the Fourteenth Amendment to prove her point of unconstitutional rights in Texas for women.
Delhi, India Orphanage. N.d. Photograph. Delhi. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. This picture is a picture of an orphanage in Delhi, India. I used this picture to represent the overpopulation that could occur if all women who were pregnant are forced to deliver the baby.
Gielow, D'Laney. "What Was Life Like Before Roe v. Wade?" PolicyMic. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. I used this site to see what life was like before Roe v. Wade. Life was very hard for pregnant women. Women were forced to carry babies no matter what the circumstances.
Henry Wade. N.d. Photograph. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Nov. 2013. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. I included a picture of District Attorney of Dallas, Henry Wade. This picture shows a head shot of Wade. I put this in my project to show my viewers what he looked like.
Never Again. N.d. Photograph. Pinterest. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. The pinterest picture is a wire coat hanger with the words 'Never Again' written around it. This represents the tools in the procedures that were happening in the "back-alley" abortions. This often led to deaths and severe injuries.
Norma McCorvey. N.d. Photograph. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. I used a picture of Norma McCorvey, as known as Jane Roe. She was the reason why Roe v. Wade is the way it is. I provided this picture to my viewers to see what she looked like.
"Roe v. Wade at 40: The Fight Continues (VIDEO)." Veracity Stew. New York Times, 22 Jan. 1973. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. I used this picture in my website. This is a picture of the front page of the New York Times newspaper. It shows the impact of the Roe v. Wade ruling.
Samantha. "Not in My Shoes." Http://napawf.org/action-center/roe/notinmyshoes/. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. This picture is the opinion of a woman in San Francisco. The picture is implying that the woman controls her body and the government does not.
State Power and Individual Liberty. N.d. Photograph. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. This picture is a "ying-yang" symbol with the words 'State Power' on one side and 'Individual Liberty' written on the other side. This is supposed to represent the Roe v. Wade case. It decides whether the power should be given to the states or to the people instead.
Unwanted Child. N.d. Photograph. Look For Diagnosis. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. This is a picture of an unwanted child. I included this in my project to show what the claim I made about unwanted children.
Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court. 22 Jan. 1972. Find Law. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=410&invol=113>.
This Supreme Court Case, Roe v. Wade, gives the right to women to have safe and legal abortion. The decision was made on January 22, 1972. Ever since the law was passed, there have been less maternal deaths every year in the United States. The Roe v. Wade case has made an enormous impact on women and their rights.
Women Who Died From Illegal Abortions. National Center for Health Statistics. How Dare You?. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://prolifeaction.org/faq/dare.php>.
The graph shows the women who died from illegal abortion and how. After Penicillin became available to control infections, the number of deaths from abortion stabilized in the 1950s to about 250 per year. By 1966, when abortion was still illegal in all 50 states, the number of deaths had gradually decreased to half that number. Also, in 1972, the year before the Supreme Court legalized abortion, only 39 women died—fewer than one per state.
Maternal Deaths . The Alan Guttmacher Institute. Envisioning Life Without Roe: Lessons Without Borders. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/tgr/06/2/gr060203.html>.
This is another graph that shows the maternal death rate over time. This graph clearly shows that while abortion was legal in 1965 in Romania, the death rate was very low. Later when the abortions became illegal in 1975 to 1989, the death rates soared! Once again, abortion was legalized in 1990 and the death rates suddenly decreased tremendously.
Number of Abortions by Year - United States, 1973-2005. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Current U.S. Abortion Statistics. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://old.usccb.org/prolife/issues/abortion/currentstats.shtml>.
This is a line plot that shows the number of abortion (in thousands) per 4 years from 1973 to 2005 in the United States. The number of abortions was very low in the time of illegal abortions. This shows the impact of illegal and legal abortion procedures on the women that get the procedure, illegal or legal.
"Women must have rights over their own bodies." Letter to The Editor. The Tech[Boston, MA] 17 Feb. 1989: 1+. Print.
This letter is about the rights to women in their decision to abort a child. This author believes that a woman should not be forced into a decision that could change her life. If a woman has been taken advantage from, then she should not be reminded of the cruel deeds with a baby which she will have to take care of for the rest of her life (if she does).
McCorvey, Norma. "Affidavit of Norma McCorvey." Interview. Http://thejusticefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Norma-McCorvey-Affidavit.pdf. N.p., 11 June 2003. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
This affidavit gave me details from the plaintiff's point of view. It described, in first person, what struggles McCorvey went through, how "Jane Roe" came about, and more details on the things she regrets about the case.
O'Brien, Robert. "Abortion Court Decision." Baptist Press, 29 Jan. 1973. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
This document shows me who the attorneys were. This document mostly provides me with a lot more background knowledge that is advanced.
"7 Stanford Law & Policy Review 1995-1996." 7 Stanford Law & Policy Review 1995-1996. HeinOnline, 1996. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
I used this website to understand why the 14th amendment was used in the Roe v. Wade case. Jane Roe used the 14th amendment in her favor.
"ROE v. WADE, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)." US Supreme Court, 1973. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
I used this Supreme Court case document to analyze the details involved in the Roe v. Wade case. I also used this document to gain more background knowledge about my topic.
"Roe V. Wade." CBSNews. CBS Interactive, 22 Jan. 2007. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
I used this video to see the reactions that came along in the ruling of Roe v. Wade. On one side, Dr. Alan Guttmacher, Planned Parenthood Fed., says, " to raise the dignity of a woman and give her freedom of choice in this area is an extraordinary event." On the other side, MSCR. James McHugh, U.S. Catholic Conference, says, "In this instance, the Supreme Court has withdrawn protection for the human rights of unborn children".
“Summary of Roe v. Wade." Pro-Life Activities, n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013.
This file let me see different cases related to abortion. It gave me a brief summary of each case. This helped me gain background knowledge, not just in one case, but in multiple cases.
Secondary Resouces:
Women's Rights Movement in the U.S.. Ann-Marie Imbornoni, 2007 . Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenstimeline2.html>.
The article “Women’s Rights Movement in the US” lists all of the rights women have earned over the years in the United States. These rights also include the right to safe and legal abortion to women.
History of Abortion. National Abortion Federation, 2010. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://www.prochoice.org/about_abortion/history_abortion.html>.
The National Abortion Federation has an article that explains the history of abortion. Back then, “back-alley” abortions were being done. There was a large number of women dying because of the cruel things they did to themselves to have an abortion when it was not legal at the time. There were a lot more maternal death in the US because of “back-alley” abortions.
Wiley Online Library. N.p., N.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1931-2393.2005.tb00045.x/abstract>.
There were multiple reasons US women get abortions. In 2004, a survey was completed with 1,209 abortion patients. The reasons most frequently cited were that having a child would interfere with a woman's education, work or ability to care for dependents (74%); that she could not afford a baby now (73%); and that she did not want to be a single mother or was having relationship problems (48%).
Debate. N.p., 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2013. <http://www.debate.org/ opinions/do-women-have-the-right-to-abortion>.
Debate.com is a place to let users speak their thoughts on a topic, whether they are for or against it. The topic, abortion, is about at a 51% to a 49% with “for” in the lead. This website I used this for listening to what people who are against my topic have to say so that way I know what I am up against.
Before and After Roe. National Organization for Women, Nov. 2002. Web. 1 Nov. 2013. <http://www.now.org/issues/abortion/roe30/beforeafter.html>.
This national organization website shows the effects before and after the Roe v. Wade in specific details. Before the Roe v. Wade case, there was a major increase in maternal deaths. Approximately 50% of the maternal deaths were from illegal “back-alley” abortions. However, after the Roe v. Wade case, there was a decrease in maternal death and the current death rate from abortion is 0.6 per 100,000 procedures. Also, the death rate from childbirth is 8 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Wilson, Jacque . "Before and After Roe v. Wade." CNN 22 Jan. 2013: Web. 1 Nov. 2013. <http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/22/health/roe-wade-abortion-timeline>.
This CNN news article shows a timeline before and after the Supreme Court Case. I concluded that over time has changed significantly over the years. In the 1930s, the number of abortions increased significantly during the Great Depression. Now, the number of abortions is only 1.2 million reported procedures as of 2011.
ProCon. N.p., 15 Oct. 2013. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://abortion.procon.org/>.
ProCon is a debate website. This website provides logical points to prove the pros and the cons of abortion. I compare the two sides to make logical conclusions in my project altogether.
Munk-Olsen, Trine, Thomas Munk Laursen, and Carsten B. Pedersen. "Induced First-Trimester Abortion and Risk of Mental Disorder." Induced First-Trimester Abortion and Risk of Mental Disorder (2011): n. pag. The New England Journal of Medicine. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0905882#t=article>.
There was an experiment that had tested the question, “Is an induced abortion associated with mental health problems?” Studies concluded that in their population stud, the incidence rates of psychiatric contact changed around the time of childbirth but not around the time of abortion.
Kliff, Sarah. "CHARTS: How Roe v. Wade changed abortion rights." The Washington Post 22 Jan. 2013: Web. 1 Nov. 2013. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/01/22/charts-how-roe-v-wade-changed-abortion-rights/>.
Overnight, abortion went from being banned by all but a handful of states to being legal in all 50 states. Movements quickly built up in defense, and opposition, of the ruling. Forty years later, a lot has changed. While the Roe decision still stands, abortion procedures and allowance of procedures have made significant gains passing restrictions on abortion access. There are fewer abortion providers than there were in 1973 and fewer clinics.
Primary Reasons for Abortion Decision . 2009. Alan Guttmacher Institute, 1987 Survey. Abortion Policy Issues. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://www.newsbatch.com/abort.htm>.
This pie chart shows the primary reasons women have abortion. 21% of abortions happen because they can’t afford a baby and another 21% because they are “not ready for responsibility”. The other reasons people have abortions include not mature enough, no “wanted” children, heath issues, and negative effects on lifestyle. A lot of these reasons are really no excuse to have an abortion at all. This is why I believe that there should be certain criteria in order to have an abortion.
Bill of Rights Scroll. N.d. Photograph. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. I used the Bill of Rights picture to show that Roe used the Ninth and the Fourteenth Amendment to prove her point of unconstitutional rights in Texas for women.
Delhi, India Orphanage. N.d. Photograph. Delhi. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. This picture is a picture of an orphanage in Delhi, India. I used this picture to represent the overpopulation that could occur if all women who were pregnant are forced to deliver the baby.
Gielow, D'Laney. "What Was Life Like Before Roe v. Wade?" PolicyMic. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. I used this site to see what life was like before Roe v. Wade. Life was very hard for pregnant women. Women were forced to carry babies no matter what the circumstances.
Henry Wade. N.d. Photograph. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Nov. 2013. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. I included a picture of District Attorney of Dallas, Henry Wade. This picture shows a head shot of Wade. I put this in my project to show my viewers what he looked like.
Never Again. N.d. Photograph. Pinterest. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. The pinterest picture is a wire coat hanger with the words 'Never Again' written around it. This represents the tools in the procedures that were happening in the "back-alley" abortions. This often led to deaths and severe injuries.
Norma McCorvey. N.d. Photograph. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. I used a picture of Norma McCorvey, as known as Jane Roe. She was the reason why Roe v. Wade is the way it is. I provided this picture to my viewers to see what she looked like.
"Roe v. Wade at 40: The Fight Continues (VIDEO)." Veracity Stew. New York Times, 22 Jan. 1973. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. I used this picture in my website. This is a picture of the front page of the New York Times newspaper. It shows the impact of the Roe v. Wade ruling.
Samantha. "Not in My Shoes." Http://napawf.org/action-center/roe/notinmyshoes/. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. This picture is the opinion of a woman in San Francisco. The picture is implying that the woman controls her body and the government does not.
State Power and Individual Liberty. N.d. Photograph. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. This picture is a "ying-yang" symbol with the words 'State Power' on one side and 'Individual Liberty' written on the other side. This is supposed to represent the Roe v. Wade case. It decides whether the power should be given to the states or to the people instead.
Unwanted Child. N.d. Photograph. Look For Diagnosis. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. This is a picture of an unwanted child. I included this in my project to show what the claim I made about unwanted children.