| Call Number | 14959 |
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location |
W 1:00pm-3:50pm HESS ROSENFIELD B |
| Points | 1.5 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | Andrea M Flynn |
| Type | LECTURE |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | This course examines a range of historical and current issues relating to the politics and policies of abortion with a focus predominantly on the United States. It will review the history of abortion politics and policy in the United States – and examine how abortion has become so politically fraught – to better understand how access and outcomes have changed over time. In the seven sessions, students will analyze real-time policy debates and developments in the courts, in state legislatures and in federal policy. Students will review recent social science research and messaging research and will engage with a wide range of texts and resources and will hear from experts in the field. The class will delve into recent research studies on abortion access in the post-Roe environment and examine how various laws have impacted abortion access, how immigration status impacts access to care, and how abortion access impacts economic outcomes across the lifecycle. It will review the major Supreme Court cases that have impacted sexual and reproductive health and rights and explore ongoing litigation. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the ways that U.S. international policy have impacted abortion access internationally. Lastly, it will review how states are experimenting with policies that expand access to sexual and reproductive health care and allow students to imagine what inclusive, effective policies could look like at the state, federal and international level. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Department | Population and Family Health |
| Enrollment | 24 students (34 max) as of 9:07PM Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Subject | Population and Family Health |
| Number | P8682 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | School of Public Health |
| Open To | GSAS, Public Health |
| Note | Dept permission required for non-POPF students (contact cak2 |
| Section key | 20261POPF8682P001 |