How is abortion portrayed in advertisements and geared towards young women Throughout society, people are torn over the issue of abortion, whether you are pro-choice or pro-life. There are people who want abortion to become illegal, putting an end to the decision started so long ago under Roe vs. Wade. It is through advertisements that women are targeted rather than just educated about the facts and the topic at hand. Advertisements can sway opinions because they prey on societies emotions through news media like Fox News, which shows images and coverage that portrays anyone who enters Planned Parenthood as a murderer. The goal of this advertising is to sway people to change their ideas from pro-choice to pro-life based on the material and images edited specifically for society, which portray clinics in the worst possible light. According to a Fox news report, Planned Parenthood clinics in Texas and Colorado have been under surveillance and were caught selling fetus’ body parts. They have been caught selling body parts to customers such as Stem Express, which is a medical research center. Fetuses are being sold anywhere between twenty dollars to twenty-four thousands dollars. This is also referred to as the “Black Market”, which is an illegal traffic or trade in officially controlled or scarce commodities. Doctors were caught on tape discussing how much they should sell fetus cells. It is illegal to sell fetuses or any doctors know of that this situation
I am pro-life. I always have and always will stand firm in my beliefs. I will especially remain firm in my belief that no innocent human being, especially unborn, should have to pay the consequences of someone else’s actions. Realizing that many others tend to disagree, I do not shove my opinions on abortion on anyone. However, being criticized for having the opinion that I do happens all the time and has only solidified my beliefs on this touchy subject of societal controversy. Growing tired of many endless conversations and arguments in my life, I interviewed a member of Planned Parenthood to get more insight on opposing opinions of mine.
The “Planned Parenthood Federation of America” is a non profit organization, funded by the Federal Government, in which it provides reproductive/maternal health services among the United States as well as internationally, since 1952. In recent news developments, there have been rumors that Planned Parenthood practices “inhumane” procedures when aborting an unborn baby to harvest their organs and that a law should be passed to stop this. The supporters for Planned Parenthood claim that these claims are unfounded and believe that Planned Parenthood is a wonderful association that helps women and men all around the world. This issue has caused a series of debates that have been going on for years, but Planned Parenthood still lives on.
Governmental funding is an enormous piece of the puzzle sparking mass debates and becoming a part of the center piece into the topic itself. The program has also been under suspicion of selling aborted babies and their body parts in the black market to make a profit, which in turn breaks many federal abortion laws and would immediately cause a cease to Planned Parenthoods future and present operations.
Congress has sparked a debate as to whether or not the government should continue funding Planned Parenthood. Too many people are uneducated about the many services Planned Parenthood offers to those who would not be able to afford it otherwise. The debate began after a heavily edited video was released accusing Planned Parenthood of selling fetal organs for a profit. The selling of any body part is against federal law. CNN released an article confirming to the public that it was indeed an edited video by inputting the original and comparing it to the altered one. Planned Parenthood does donate tissue, but only for scientific research, and solely acquires reimbursement for the expenses. Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization.
Planned Parenthood is an organization that provides healthcare and education to both men and women, having over 650 health centers that provide healthcare to countless communities around the world. Shockingly, 78% of those who use Planned Parenthoods services live at or below 150% of the federal poverty line, showing how important this organization is to low-income families (Topulos, Greene, Drazen). Their mission statement is “A Reason for Being”, which is shown through their efforts to provide health care, advocate public policies, create educational programs, and endorse research. There are those who do not believe Planned Parenthood should be funded by the government, though, due to the fact that they provide abortions to women in need. Studies show that the effects of not having Planned Parenthood available are disastrous, causing low-income families to lack a healthcare provider and the number of those who are infected with STD’s and STI’s to rise. The biggest concern communities have about the government defunding Planned Parenthood is the effects that it would have on low-income families who would no longer have access to something that many people take for granted: health care. Although many believe that Planned Parenthood mostly provides abortions, in reality, only 3% of the people that seek help from them receive an abortion, while 97% receive affordable and, in many cases,
Planned Parenthood is one of the most controversial businesses out there to date. If you were to get a group of ten random people, I would imagine that at least six of them have an opinion related to it, and all of them an opinion on abortion, another highly controversial subject. Why is Planned Parenthood so controversial? Why do so many people want to fight for defunding from the federal government for that entity? Abortions are the biggest reason.
Planned parenthood has been a topic of controversy the last couple of years, as people throughout the nation ask whether or not the healthcare organization should be defunded. When video footage was released in 2015 of “Planned Parenthood medical officials discussing the sale of fetal tissue to researchers,” it seemed likely that federal funds would be revoked as backlash from the public was noted (Welch). Although the nonprofit organization does offer the termination of unplanned pregnancies, the organization offers many more services to women and men, such as free birth control and yearly health checkups “backed by medical experts and more than 100 years of research in reproductive health” (Planned Parenthood). As many people struggle financially to provide for their families, Planned Parenthood’s services are a relief to those who otherwise would not be able to afford healthcare, which is why the organization should not be defunded.
There is clearly huge controversy and strong opinions surrounding Planned Parenthood, but those who are against it do not truly know what they are fighting against. Only 3 percent of Planned Parenthood services are abortion, so what happens with the other 97 percent? Planned Parenthood offers basic wellness check-ups, birth control, STD and STI testing, and cancer screenings. “...the heart of what Planned Parenthood does has nothing to do with abortion” (Nixon). All of these services can be life changing and life saving. It’s easier to go to a clinic like Planned Parenthood vs a traditional doctor because patients can walk right in. Plus there are services offered at Planned Parenthood that are not offered at other health centers. General practice clinics are not equipped for STD screenings or family planning services like Planned Parenthood clinics are (Zernike). So many people are caught up in their feelings about abortion that they will not acknowledge how beneficial Planned Parenthood is for myriads of people.
Planned Parenthood has received much controversy that they harvest and sell fetal body parts. Many pro-life members, who believe abortions are wrong, filmed and altered videos of those who did and did not work at Planned Parenthood. In these videos pro-life members recorded and edit they discussed the services Planned Parenthood provides. In the article titled Dispelling
“Decades ago, women suffered through horrifying back-alley abortions. Or, they used dangerous methods when they had no other recourse. So, when the Republican Party launched an all-out assault on women’s health, pushing bills to limit access to vital services, we had to ask: Why is the GOP trying to send women back…to the back alley?” In 2011, television star, Lisa Edelstein recorded a pro-choice ad targeting the Republican Party for their legislation against safe and legal abortion methods. The television advertisement showed Edelstein walking to a closet, opening the door, and ending with a shot of a wire coat hanger. Many pro-life advocates thought the ad to be ridiculous and unmoving. When it comes to control over their own bodies, abortions
In the article, “Closing Of Planned Parenthood clinics a victory for Iowa women”, they start out telling which facilities will be closing and which ones will be staying open at this point in time. They explain the reason for closing some facilities; those reasons are because planned parenthood offers abortions. Maggie states some pros and cons about the facilities and the minimal research that people did around the community. Along with that is stated the resources that planned parenthood offers to people who need it. The article states the motto of planned parenthood and then
The logos of the ad can be seen in the text to the right of the woman and baby in the womb, stating that the heart beats on the third week of pregnancy, and advocating that a life begins at conception. The Pathos and Logos of the ad go-hand-in-hand showing the contrast of the two human being and the child's heart. The ethos of this is liveaction.org, which is an advocacy website against Planned Parenthood. A big question is how will an advocate for abortion and planned parenthood take the fact that the heart beats at three weeks? It's logos but will the liveaction.org have anything to do with someones opinion on the image and the facts being
Planned Parenthood is one of the most controversial organizations in the United States. It is an organization that helps a woman in need if she wants to abort a baby for any reason. Planned Parenthood defines themselves as: “A trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world.” (plannedparenthood.org) Planned Parenthood is one of the most debated topics among the presidential candidates and obviously there are two major different viewpoints from the Democratic and Republican side on this organization.
Planned Parenthood has become a topic of interest for the election of 2016. This is due to many reason. This article is about David Daleiden’s exposure against planned parenthood. He went undercover for two and a half years to try to expose them for selling fetal tissue products for profit.He received three hundred hours of undercover footage and released one video per week exposing the organization. Many groups have tried to take down Planned Parenthood but have not had any success, even after spending millions. David spent one hundred and twenty thousand dollars to expose this organization for everything that he did, including salaries, research, equipment, and travel expenses. Planned Parenthood receives over five hundred million dollars
The Center of Medical Progress has accused Planned Parenthood of selling and profiting off of aborted fetal tissues, which is illegal. Planned Parenthood has been caring for people for years now. The background of Planned Parenthood abortions is just like any other organization, and from what they say, and the way they follow the same policies. The videos that feature Planned Parenthood officials buying and selling fetal tissue makes people believe that everything that they see from the videos is all true. Planned Parenthood defends themselves by using the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993.