Thomas Schenk for Harper’s Bazaar
Is there ever a good time to be a woman? The last few days have reminded us that, no, most probably not, as last week’s now infamous leaked Supreme Court document reveals plans that would upturn America’s Roe V Wade judgement; a move which would, in effect, ban abortion in most states. Abortion is one of our most contested issues, with battle lines drawn across ethical, religious, political and gendered grounds. However, the unfortunate reality is that, no matter your stance, these battle lines are invariably drawn across a woman’s body.
Much is made about the profound injustice of male lawmakers deciding the future of women’s bodies, but this issue is far broader and, if possible, more insidious, than this audacious act. Without delving into the nuances of abortion, and the arguments for and against it, let us look at it, if we may, simply within the context of the gender parenting gap. For, what an encroachment on abortion rights does, is shine a light on the harshest possible example of an…
