One year after significant legal disputes surrounding abortion, the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade established the legality of the procedure, marking a transformative moment in women's rights. This landmark decision affirmed that both married and single women had the same legal rights concerning abortion access, emphasizing equality in reproductive choices.

Rebecca Traister's book, "All the Single Ladies," explores the implications of such decisions on unmarried women and how they contributed to the rise of an independent nation. The ruling highlighted the importance of personal autonomy and the broader social changes that empowered women, particularly those who were unmarried, reshaping societal norms and expectations.