REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN THE SECOND WAVE: THE LEGACY OF THE PLANNED PARENTHOOD LEAGUE OF CONNECTICUT
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reproductive rights, second wave feminism, planned parenthoodAbstract
This essay explores the historical context of the reproductive rights movement within second-wave feminism in the United States. It focuses on the pivotal role of the Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut and the landmark Supreme Court case, Griswold v. Connecticut. The essay highlights the fight for legal and safe contraceptive use as a starting point for reproductive rights activism. It discusses the leadership of Estelle Griswold and the legislative wins achieved in the 1960s and 1970s. The essay also delves into the ideologies of "sexual politics" and the belief that personal experiences were shaped by social structures and inequalities. It highlights the fight for legal and safe contraceptive use as a starting point for the reproductive rights movement. Additionally, it examines the impact of Griswold v. Connecticut in establishing the right to privacy and its implications for the feminist movement. The essay concludes by addressing the ongoing challenges faced by reproductive rights advocates and the significance of this movement for women's rights overall.
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