Pros And Disadvantages For Abortion

Abortion is one of those heavy topics that either side can be right or wrong. Abortion mostly gets divided into two sides; Pro-Life or Pro-choice. On the side of Pro- life a person believes that the government has an obligation to preserve all human life, regardless of intent, viability, or quality of life concerns. On the side pro-choice a person believes that individuals have unlimited autonomy with respect to their own reproductive systems as long as they do not breach the autonomy of others. (Head)

Abortion is a subject that numerous people have strong opinions about; some believe that it is a form of murder and should be banned, yet others believe that the decision should be for the woman herself to make. In my eyes, the choice to abort or not abort is the woman’s, not the public’s. However, many men disagree with pro-choice.

Abortion is a very controversial topic in today’s society. Abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks (Abortion). Many people have issues regarding this topic, while some support the idea. This paper will be covering the pros and cons, people’s attitudes, and how a researcher could possible change your perspective on the topic at hand.

I hold the belief that a woman should have the right to have an abortion if that is what she would like. This means I identify as a pro-choice supporter. If the government ever decide to illegalize abortion, it would mean that women do not 'own' their body and instead the lawmakers do. As soon as a third party, such as lawmakers, are given the power to decide that abortions are wrong and they decide to ban abortions, women are no longer in control of their own bodies which makes them powerless.

On the other hand, privacy and confidentiality are very important things that doctors and other health care workers take seriously. In many states you do not need parental consent for getting an abortion when you are under 18 (2009, Rutgers University). Where this is the case,

But, most overlook the potential of the child. For example, Barack Obama, The United States’ first African-American president, may very well have never been a president if his mother had chosen to abort him. She was put in a terrible situation: marital problems were ensuing that would result in the abandonment of her husband, and she herself would be left struggling to raise her son. But, if she were to have gotten an abortion at the time she found out she was pregnant, President Obama would have never had the opportunity to excel in life and become the nation’s leader (Catholic Vote). Respectively, there are also many teenagers, aged 15-19, who get abortions; roughly 18% of abortions in the United States are received by them (Guttmacher). These young girls usually have similar reasons for wanting to terminate their future child’s life, albeit many also have more of an emphasis on their maturity and future or career than their elder counterparts (Guttmacher).

The second article “Parental Consent Laws are Unnecessary” by Diana Philip, takes an almost completely opposite standpoint. Philip believes that “laws requiring parental involvement in a minor's decision to have an abortion are detrimental to the welfare of those young women (Philip). Parents may be looking for a way to reprimand their daughter’s actions instead of “supporting or protecting them” (Philip). “Some parents physically abused, abandoned, or disowned their daughters when they found out they were pregnant” (Philip). The decision to keep or eliminate the fetus should be left to the minor. By insisting that a minor must/must not have the procedure done, young women are actually forced to have the same view on abortion as their

Reproductive rights are a very critical and controversial issue in today’s world. What a woman does for her body would appear to ultimately be her own decision and a very private mater but this is not always the case. As women, it is important to remember that the reproductive rights we now have can be easily taken away. Some people take for granted the openness to birth control, condoms, and abortion. President Bush has initiated policies since coming into office that threaten women’s choices.

Abortion is a common debated topic in the United States. It is becoming commonplace in our society. Terminating an unwanted pregnancy is a difficult choice that many women have faced throughout the years. Through out this paper, reasons for abortion, women, underage girls, parental laws, emotions, and the procedures of terminating a pregnancy will be discussed. While there is still more research being done, it is said that abortion can have both negative and positive effects.

The legal issues of minors surrounding reproductive rights have been largely debated for decades. While courts have made a variety of decisions regarding these issues, still to this day, citizens debate which rights should and should not be allowed. Regardless of one’s views on abortion, there are a variety of factors to consider and any decision made is not an easy one.

From a political perspective, pregnant teenagers loose all of their autonomy. Some teenagers could be afraid to tell their parents and attempt a self abortion, whereby putting their life in danger. This causes health issues for the young women in our society. From a social aspect, parents can coerce their child to have an abortion. They don't want their friends and family to know, this can be a way for the parents to sweep it under the rug. However, the teenager just might want to give the baby up for adoption rather than have an abortion. On the other hand, some parents will insist the teenager have the baby, due to their religious beliefs. Since a woman must receive "informed consent" and wait 24 hours, she can be persuaded not to have an abortion. Clergy can be standing by to convince the family not to abort.

No matter who you ask, it is evident that the topic of abortion is very controversial. Many people have been asking themselves the same question for many years now, do you think abortion is ethical? Abortion has been a heated argument amongst citizens, political activists, and several religions all across the world. Those who are against abortion are known as pro-life and argue that abortion is wrong because it kills human life. On the other hand, there are people who are in favor of abortion are known as pro-choice. They believe women are able to do as they wish with their bodies. Abortion has many pros and cons that deserve to be properly discussed and deliberated upon, before someone makes a decision to support or oppose it. In this

The most common reason for abortion has to do with the lack of responsibility in the teen. It's usually the parent who tells the teen that they don't have the responsibility of do it, leading to aborting. The teen most likely will not have a job due to being 15 to 17. This means that the parent can't buy the necessities for the baby. Things like milk and baby food are off limits. They may also live with their mother or other guardian. The baby may cause disruptions

The views on abortion are different based on one experiences, beliefs, or own personal opinions. One can express their opinions on how horrible it is to get an abortion because it can be viewed as murder, while another can say that every woman should have a choice because it’s their body that will undergo a pregnancy and not anyone else’s. On the other hand girls that are 17 years old or younger should not be required to obtain parental permission before having an abortion. The girl should be entitled to say what she does with her body without a parent or guardian’s consent. Although minors are physically capable of carrying a baby, the girls in present day society, mainly in the Western culture, do not have the mental capability to understand

Abortion is a very controversial topic that not everyone can speak freely about without getting offended or offending others’ personal views and beliefs. Before 1973 abortion was illegal unless the mother’s life depended on that of the abortion. Women had to go through unsafe and unprofessional means to have an abortion preformed. It wasn’t until 1973, when The U.S Supreme Court sided with Roe, in Roe v. Wade. In the words of Planned Parenthood, “… the court recognized for the first time that the constitutional right to privacy “is broad enough to encompass a woman’s decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy.” (Roe v. Wade, 1973) Pro-choice allows women to have a voice, the power to choose and the opportunity to for once decide for themselves. For the most part abortions take place in the first trimester, adoption is not always an alternative and in some cases of rape or incest an abortion is called for. This is why pro-choice should not be over turned despite what pro-lifers advocate.