Are We Ignorant or Ignoring?: Abortion in the United States in a Post-Dobbs World
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Presentation Type
Submission
Department
Political Science
Major
Political Science
Abstract
In 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization which overturned Roe v. Wade and put the issue of abortion back into the hands of the states. In a post Dobbs world, many women now face challenges in obtaining an abortion, and in some cases can result in medical challenges from their pregnancy. My research explores the post-Dobbs landscape, with a particular focus on women’s well-being. Specifically, I compare maternal mortality rates in states where abortion access has increased, decreased, or remained the same after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Soper
Funding Source or Research Program
Political Science Honors Program
Location
Black Family Plaza Classroom 188
Start Date
10-4-2026 2:30 PM
End Date
10-4-2026 2:45 PM
Are We Ignorant or Ignoring?: Abortion in the United States in a Post-Dobbs World
Black Family Plaza Classroom 188
In 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization which overturned Roe v. Wade and put the issue of abortion back into the hands of the states. In a post Dobbs world, many women now face challenges in obtaining an abortion, and in some cases can result in medical challenges from their pregnancy. My research explores the post-Dobbs landscape, with a particular focus on women’s well-being. Specifically, I compare maternal mortality rates in states where abortion access has increased, decreased, or remained the same after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.