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The document discusses significant legal and social movements surrounding abortion rights, highlighting the Supreme Court case Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), which reaffirmed the right to abortion while allowing states to impose regulations that do not create an 'undue burden.' It also emphasizes the role of social media, particularly hashtags like #MyBodyMyChoice, in mobilizing support for reproductive rights, as seen in Argentina's legalization of abortion in 2020 and protests against Texas's restrictive abortion laws in 2021. Overall, the document illustrates the intersection of legal rulings and digital activism in shaping the discourse on reproductive rights.

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The document discusses significant legal and social movements surrounding abortion rights, highlighting the Supreme Court case Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), which reaffirmed the right to abortion while allowing states to impose regulations that do not create an 'undue burden.' It also emphasizes the role of social media, particularly hashtags like #MyBodyMyChoice, in mobilizing support for reproductive rights, as seen in Argentina's legalization of abortion in 2020 and protests against Texas's restrictive abortion laws in 2021. Overall, the document illustrates the intersection of legal rulings and digital activism in shaping the discourse on reproductive rights.

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Slide 5; LEGAL CASE; Planned Parenthood v.

Casey (1992)

The Supreme Court case in 1992, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, was the primary challenge to

Roe v. Wade. Although reaffirming women's right to an abortion, the Court replaced the "undue

burden" test for the trimester framework of Roe. By using this test, states were granted

permission to use regulations on abortions as long as those regulations were not imposing an

undue burden and a significant hindrance to having an abortion. The Court reaffirmed some

Pennsylvania laws, such as a waiting period of 24 hours and parental notification (with a judicial

bypass option) for minors, holding they did not impose an undue burden. It struck down a

spousal notification provision, however. Casey was a change in the law, allowing more state

control over abortion yet reaffirming the fundamental right established in Roe. This "undue

burden" criterion was the focal point of dispute in subsequent abortion legislation and court

proceedings for decades.

Slide 10 Social Media: #MyBodyMyChoice

A popular and widely used hashtag on social media platforms, #MyBodyMyChoice is used to

advocate for autonomy in the body and reproductive rights. For the communities and individuals

battling for control over their bodies and healthcare, especially access to birth control, abortion,

and women's health, it has served as a rallying cry. The hashtag unites those who are certain of

the inalienable right to self-determination in reproductive matters, spanning cultural and

geographic divides. Its popularity causes news to travel fast, individual accounts to be magnified,

and internet movements to be correctly mobilized, demonstrating support for reproductive liberty

on a worldwide scale. It is the virtual shout-out, emphasizing how special and fundamental these

rights are.
Slide 14: Argentina's Abortion Legalization (2020) - The Power of Digital Pressure

Argentina's historic victory to legalize abortion in the final month of 2020 was greatly

influenced by the Green Wave movement's effective social media campaign. For years, activists

have used Instagram and Twitter to spread their message, share inspiring personal tales, and

organize massive street protests. Abortion rights became an immense political force due to

persistent digital pressure that kept them in the news. The vibrant green scarf established a visual

icon of the uprising after being widely shared on social media. The combination of persistent

grassroots activity and digital organization generated a force that lawmakers could no longer

ignore, leading to a historical decision in favor of legal and secure access to abortion.

SLIDE 16: Case Studies of Social Media Impact: Texas Abortion Ban Protests (2021)

Senate Bill 8, which was passed into law on September 1st, essentially outlaws’ abortions at

roughly six weeks after the woman's last period finishes, which is before many women even

realize they are pregnant. Abortion providers and others who assist someone in getting an

abortion are subject to legal action from private persons. Protests against the Texas Heartbeat Act

(SB 8), which forbade abortion, were mostly organized and disseminated through social media.

Facebook and TikTok served as both informational and activist mobilization hubs, enabling

coordinated action and widespread distribution of news and opinions. Thus, in response to

Texas's anti-abortion laws, online solidarity groups rallied quickly into protests, shared legal

knowledge, and spread awareness. Social media was a powerful platform for resistance, with

communities organizing action, raising voices, and challenging restrictive policies in real-time.
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