Abortion was a constitutionally-protected right for every person in the US until the overturning of Roe V. Wade. Many women will be affected by the new laws in their state, however certain communities will be drastically affected due to status, race, and more. Read on to find out which communities will disproportionately suffer the effects of abortion bans in the US.
1. People of Color
Marginalized people often face difficulty when it comes to reproductive healthcare access due to racial structural barriers. This problem will only be made worse by new restrictions to abortion access.
2. People Below the Poverty Line
Individuals who come from a low-income background may feel the brunt of new abortion bans the hardest. This is due to the socioeconomic barriers within the US healthcare system.
3. The LGBTQ+ Community
Members of the LGBTQ+ Community are also disproportionately affected by difficulty gaining access to reproductive healthcare. This is due to the sexual oppression they have faced within the healthcare system.