Abortion Quote by Cecile Richards
“At Planned Parenthood, we see the impact of abortion stigma firsthand, in the women who delay getting reproductive health care because they fear they’ll be labeled and judged. We see the effect of stigma on doctors, health center staffers, and others who help provide abortion services. And we see the impact in laws that regulate and restrict abortion in ways that would never happen with any other medical procedure.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Planned Parenthood Advocacy Event, 2023
Stigma around abortion causes delays in care and influences restrictive laws, affecting patients and providers alike.
In simple terms: Stigma delays care and fuels restrictions.
Key Takeaway
Address stigma to improve health access.
Themes
health
stigma
policy
rights
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
activism
informative
When to use this quote
- clinic visits
- legislative lobbying
- public education
Key Concepts
reproductive justice
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can reduce abortion stigma?
- How can providers support stigmatized patients?
A Different Perspective
Stigma is deeply rooted; changing attitudes takes time.
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