Abortion in Canada: R. v. Morgentaler, Legalization, and History

Ever wondered about how abortion became legalized (decriminalized) in Canada? Well wonder no more! As Smitten With Learning takes you on a brief synopsis of Abortion’s history in Canada. From full criminalization in the 19th Century to today’s modern inequities. So take a break from Roe v. Wade, and learn about R. v. Morgentaler!
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References
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Shaw, D., & Norman, W. (2020). When there are no abortion laws: A case study of Canada. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 62, 49-62. doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.201...
Gavigan, S. (1984). The criminal sanction as it relates to human reproduction: The genesis of the statutory prohibition of abortion. The Journal of Legal History, 5(1), 20-43. doi.org/10.1080/0144036840853...
Burnett, Margaret. (2019). A History of Abortion in Canada: The Quest for Women's Reproductive Rights. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 41(2), 293-295. doi.org/10.1016/j.jogc.2019.0...
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Additionally, sources of the used photos:
Smith, S. (2019, October 31). Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Women in Canada. Harvard International Review. hir.harvard.edu/coerced-steri...
CBC News. (2019, November 27). Rally at Sask. Legislature calls for 'immediate' end to coerced sterilizations. CBC News. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskat...

[@JoeyB0b]

I recommend Ethics in Health Care: A Canadian Focus by Eike-Henner Kluge. He is one of the reasons Canada has no abortion law since he swayed two essential senate votes when Mulroney was trying to introduce an abortion law.

[@smittenwithlearning2742]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@HabswinV]

This was a great video! Surprised more people havent watched it!

[@smittenwithlearning2742]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LOL-vs4gn]

thanks!

[@smittenwithlearning2742]

You are most welcome :)