The outcome of the Planned Parenthood defunding debate could potentially oppress thousands of women across the United States. The unequal lack of healthcare opportunities for women and poor individuals would be a form of oppression because those with power, or money, would have much easier access to these services. Planned Parenthood’s main focus is providing services for women and families. They offer services on a sliding scale to ensure that all women have access to affordable health care. If Planned Parenthood were to be defunded, this could affect two minorities groups, women and those living in poverty. They wouldn’t have access to birth control, STI and pregnancy testing, and breast and cervical cancer screenings. In addition,
The outcome of the Planned Parenthood defunding debate could potentially oppress thousands of women across the United States. The unequal lack of healthcare opportunities for women and poor individuals would be a form of oppression because those with power, or money, would have much easier access to these services. Planned Parenthood’s main focus is providing services for women and families. They offer services on a sliding scale to ensure that all women have access to affordable health care. If Planned Parenthood were to be defunded, this could affect two minorities groups, women and those living in poverty. They wouldn’t have access to birth control, STI and pregnancy testing, and breast and cervical cancer screenings. In addition,