Women and Assisted Suicide: Exposing the Gender Vulnerability to Acquiescent Death

Kohm, Lynne Marie & Brigner, Britney N.

Journal: Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

Volume: 4

First Page: 241

Year: 1998

Bluebook Citation: 4 CARDOZO J. EQUAL RTS. & SOC. JUST. 241 (1998)

Author: Lynne Marie Kohm: all 20 publications


Abstract

The article argues that women are disproportionately vulnerable to assisted suicide due to societal, economic, and emotional factors, and that legalizing assisted suicide could exacerbate gender disparities in death rates. It critiques the lack of protections for vulnerable individuals, particularly women, who may be coerced or influenced into assisted suicide. The analysis emphasizes the need to address the root causes of suffering rather than resorting to assisted suicide, while also advocating for societal changes to support women and reduce their vulnerability.

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