The Story of Woman S1 E14. Woman and The Morality of Abortion: Dr. Willie Parker, Life's Work
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Jun 6, 2022 Dr. Willie Parker, a board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive justice advocate from the Deep South, shares his profound journey into the world of abortion care. He discusses how his upbringing and faith shaped his moral duty to provide abortions, emphasizing the compassionate aspect of his work. Parker tackles misconceptions about what the Bible says regarding abortion and argues for policy grounded in science, not religious doctrine. He highlights the urgent need for accessible care, particularly for marginalized communities, while sharing stories that matter.
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Law Shapes Safety Not Demand
- Legal status shapes safety: making abortion illegal doesn't stop it, it makes it dangerous.
- Dr. Willie Parker warns overturning Roe will increase reproduction-related peril and cause deaths.
Southern Childhood Shaped His Values
- Willie Parker grew up poor in the Deep South with strong community and Christian values.
- His upbringing shaped his ethics and later informed his decision to provide abortion care.
Reproductive Control Is Dehumanizing
- Restricting reproductive choice reduces people to their reproductive capacity.
- Parker links this moral infraction to the same dehumanization that underpinned slavery.
