Access Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“The impact of all these restrictions is on poor women, because women who have means, if their state doesn't provide access, another state does. ... It makes no sense as a national policy to promote birth only among poor people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Testimony before U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, 1992
Restrictions on reproductive services disproportionately affect low‑income women, forcing them to seek care elsewhere and perpetuating inequality.
In simple terms: Poor women suffer most from limited access to reproductive care.
Key Takeaway
Address policy to ensure equitable access.
Themes
equality
reproductive rights
poverty
public policy
Mood
concerned
determined
hopeful
Type
political
advocacy
social justice
When to use this quote
- low‑income communities
- public health planning
- legislative reform
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
social justice
healthcare access
economic disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can legislation balance resource limits with equitable care?
- What alternatives exist for women in underserved areas?
A Different Perspective
Policy may face political resistance and funding constraints.
