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Sex and attitude toward abortion. What might “cause” or “explain” Americans’ changing attitude toward abortion?. The circumstances under which abortion may occur seem to be important for many Americans. Source of data: General Social Survey, 1972 to 1998.
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What might “cause” or “explain” Americans’ changing attitude toward abortion?
The circumstances under which abortion may occur seem to be important for many Americans Source of data: General Social Survey, 1972 to 1998.
Support for some circumstances seems to be relatively constant over time but not for others … but why the big difference between the 3 data series at the top of the graph and the 4 in the middle?
What about political philosophy? “Under what circumstances do you think a woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion in your state…?” Percent responding “yes.”
“Under what circumstances do you think a woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion in your state…?” Percent responding “yes.”