A Social Prophet, Nonviolence, and Women's Health

The final paper will explore inequities in women's health through the lens of intersectionality. Throughout his life, King supported gender equality and acknowledged the interconnectedness of various forms of oppression. King's nonviolent philosophy sought to alleviate racial and gender inequities. The recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, Alabama's Supreme Court's ruling on frozen embryos, and Black women's high maternal mortality rate reflect an eerie retreat on the importance of women's health. Despite science and technology making significant strides in women's health, women are encountering a rising number of adverse effects undermining the social change and advances made by King and others. To better understand the importance of raising awareness around women's health and social change, this paper will consider how the religious undertones upholding King's nonviolent philosophy require reexamination. How can the religious beliefs the Supreme Court used to inform their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade create a beloved community and a nonviolent philosophy?