Carey V. Population Services International Case Summary

Carey v. Population Services International The Carey v. Population Services International case was a supreme court case that was argued January 10, 1977 and decided June 9, 1977. Carey v. Population Services International regards reproductive justice and contraception in the United States. The New York Education Law, section 6811(8) makes it a crime for “(1) any person to sell or distribute any contraceptive of any kind to a minor under the age of 16; (2) for anyone other than a licensed pharmacist to distribute contraceptives to anyone 16 or over; and (3) for anyone, including a licensed pharmacist, to advertise or display contraceptives.” (Carey v. Population, 1977) Considering this law, Hugh Carey the 51st governor of New York and other New York State officials argued the New York Education Law saying that if they made it harder for …show more content…
Population Services International (1977) continued to expand personal rights for all women; single, married, minor, or adult which had an impact both positively and negatively. Focusing on the positive aspects, I agree that everyone of any age has a right to privacy. Relating to this case, a female could be a minor and pregnant, but did not give full consent to the male. Therefore, to keep things confidential she could agree to get an abortion without parental consent keeping her personal information private. Another may be the advertisement and making contraceptives more assessible will decrease accidental pregnancies, due to lack of educated information. Yet, on the negative side of things, minors may take advantage of this, knowing they have an “easy way out” if they become pregnant, therefore some minors may be less careful during intercourse, and not using contraceptive methods. I feel if a minor becomes pregnant, in some cases it would be more helpful if an authority figure knew and could be supportive, but all in all the minor would have the decision whether she wants an abortion or