Abortion: Social Issues and Considerations

A set of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key terms and concepts related to abortion, social issues, and policy changes in the United States.

Abortion

The medical procedure of terminating a pregnancy.

Trends in Abortion

Changes or patterns in abortion rates over time.

Historic Low

The lowest recorded rate of abortions in a specific timeframe, as noted in the US in 2017.

Gestational Limits

Legal restrictions on how far along a pregnancy can be before an abortion is allowed.

Roe v. Wade

A landmark Supreme Court decision that established a woman's legal right to have an abortion.

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

The Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade, deciding abortion is not a constitutional right.

Abortion Policy

Laws and regulations that govern the availability and conditions under which abortions are performed.

Clinic Closures

The shutting down of healthcare facilities that provide abortion services, often influenced by state regulations.

State-directed Counseling

Mandatory counseling designed to discourage a patient from choosing abortion, often required in various states.

Public Funding for Abortion

Government financial support for abortions, typically restricted to cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest.