An Immediate Study on Twitter Reactions to Roe v. Wade’s Overturning: A Digital Feminism Perspective

Jingqi Yang

doi:10.54254/2753-7064/2024.21745

Research Article

An Immediate Study on Twitter Reactions to Roe v. Wade’s Overturning: A Digital Feminism Perspective

Jingqi Yang^{Law School, East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, 200042, China}*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Reversal of the Roe v. Wade decision has prompted a surge in digital activism and public discourse on Twitter. This study utilizes MDCoR to analyze tweets, developing an immediate study with the #RoeVsWade hashtag following the Supreme Court's decision. The analysis reveals two predominant themes: abortion as a healthcare issue and abortion as a legal right. The first theme focuses on personal narratives and the medical necessity of abortion, while the second addresses the political and legal dimensions of reproductive rights. Sentiment analysis of the tweets indicates neutral to positive emotions in discussions around healthcare, with a more objective tone. Meanwhile, tweets concerning legal rights exhibit stronger subjectivity and emotional content, reflecting the deep ideological divides. The study underscores the vital role of online platforms in shaping public opinion and collective movements, providing insights into feminist activism trends in the digital age and their effect on social change.

Keywords: Roe v. Wade; Digital feminism; abortion; Twitter disclosure; women

Published: April 7, 2025

DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2024.21745

Volume: CHR Vol.55

pp. 208-218

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