Should Abortion Be Legal?

Among all the issues that have been fought for or against in the United States, abortion may be one of the most popular issues that Americans are passionate about. Abortion is defined as the removal of the embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy. Thousands of abortions take place every single day, and yet public opinion remains at a standstill as to whether or not abortion is ethical. Everyone holds different opinions on abortion. The proponents believe that it is the women’s private right to determine the future of the baby in her body. On the other hand, the opponents think a woman does not have the right to decide whether the person that she gives birth should live or die. They believe that life begins at conception. In fact, a person’s stance on the issue is often determined by how he views the fetus: a part of the mother’s body or as a human being. I am an opponent, and I believe abortion is murder. Also, abortion should not be legal because it harms women’s health, affects intimate relationship, and women do not have the right to decide the baby’s right to live or die.

Abortion can offer a solution to unplanned pregnancy and may allow women to postpone pregnancy until they are adequately prepared to raise children, elevating the standard of living for newly born babies. “Fertilization is by no means perfect method, but therapeutic contraception and abortion complement natural processes that are designed to help us survive and thrive” (Tarico, 1). Contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, sometimes fail. To counter this, many new contraceptive procedures such as implants offer better protection and allow pregnancies to be an expected and planned occurrence. People often make mistakes when they are young, such as having unprotected sex. Abortion can provide an opportunity rebuild their lives and give them a second chance. Society’s attitudes towards conception and bearing of children change and evolve, and it is important to be compassionate, and understanding to the mother and the unborn fetus. Being pro-choice allows us to “stack the odds in the child’s favor” and give children the best chance of living a happy, healthy life (Tarico,

Abortion, to some it is the murder of an innocent fetus with a heartbeat. To others it is considered an option to be freed from the responsibilities of parenthood. We all have different views that can be controversial to the opinions of others. Yet, there are proven facts and cases where making abortion illegal is the best decision. Propaganda for Prolife is everywhere, but is there enough to show the world how wrong abortion is? I believe there is not, yet there are some very emotional advertisements that can change your whole perspective. Abortion should be considered illegal because it is considered murder and can have severe consequences for woman, and there are other options to chose instead of abortion.

There are many reasons for why women seek abortions. The purposes for seeking an abortion have been categorized into 11 wide-ranging themes. The main themes acknowledged as intentions for seeking an abortion included financial reasons (40%), timing (36%), marital reasons (31%), and the need to focus on other children (29%); (Biggs, Gould, & Foster 2013). Women seek abortion for reasons that are related to their surroundings, including their economic status, age, healthiness, and marital status (Biggs et al., 2013). For women who have an abortion, their circumstances can sometimes change for the better by not having a baby. Women who feel that they can better themselves without a child in the picture are motivated to have an abortion so they can reach their goals. There is a fear of undergoing humiliation, or internalized shame due to the choice of having an abortion; driving women to provide a response that society would understand for her decision to

About 50 million Americans in the United States do not have health insurance. For mother’s, this would mean that the she would have to pay $10,000 out of her own pocket in order to cover such expenses (White.) A baby requires a lot of money and attention, but without a stable home or a stable source of income, many of the child’s and mother’s needs are not met. For example, a mother in school is less likely to finish college, or even more so in this day in age, high school. This could be due to various reasons including not being financially stable, and these simple factors do have a negative impact on both the mother and child 's future (“Three Most Common Reasons Women Have an Abortion”).

This study addressed the reasons behind why women choose to have abortions. Specifically, the researcher focused on both qualitative and quantitative perspectives to determine the factors that contribute to the decision to have an abortion. Using structured survey, the researcher included 1,209 abortion patients at 11 large providers. The study did not provide a hypothesis as to what they felt would happen in the outcome. Rather, the focus of the study was understanding the context of women’s reasons for abortions and how those reasons align with public policy regarding abortions. In regards to the outcome, the reasons that were most frequently cited dealt with a child interfering with a woman’s education, career or ability to care for dependents. The researcher felt that understanding these motivators for abortion will help inform public opinion and prevent or correct misperceptions. The researcher also hoped to use this information as a justification for funding more programs that help women with financial constraints. I felt that this research was beneficial as it uncovered the reasons of why some women choose to have an abortion. I appreciate the fact that this study could be used to

In a 2004 survey women were asked what reasons they had for obtaining an abortion. The number one reason for having an abortion was: “having a baby would dramatically change my life” stated by 74% of the women surveyed. 73% said “I can’t afford a baby now”. Problems within their relationships and an unwillingness to be a single mother were mentioned as more reasons women had abortions. This reason was cited by 48% of the women. Nearly 40% said that they were finished having children. Almost one-third said they were not ready to have a child. A potential health problem for the child was cited as a reason for 13%, and potential health problems for themselves had influenced 12% of women’s

Women seek abortion for a variety of complex reasons. For some it is an inconceivable and unforgiving act, but for others abortion seems to be the only way out of an unplanned pregnancy and possible disastrous future. According to studies, the top three reasons these women turn to abortion as a last resort: negative impact on the mother's life,financial instability, relationship problems or unwillingness to be a single mother . Although, seen at a distance, the reasonings may sound selfish. But a pregnancy that occurs in the wrong place at the wrong time can have a lifelong impact on a woman's ability to raise a family and earn a living. An unplanned pregnancy places an enormous financial burden on a woman who cannot afford to care for an infant,

“No woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother” (Sanger). With the ability to choose what happens to a woman’s body, a woman is no longer viewed simply as a carrier of the baby, but rather a human whose opinion is valued. The freedom of choice is overlooked when not given the ability to receive an abortion. The mother of a baby does not only consider what is best for her, but also what is best for the infant in the long run. Though the public tends to shame women who receive an abortion, the decision to have an abortion should not be an issue. If a woman surrenders her options, her succumb to society can diminish her liberty to have control her own body, inhibit her family’s ability

Abortion is a big story in America and is debated whether it should be legal or not. In fact, Is this about women's rights vs murder. Some people think woman have the right to do what they want to their body and can choose to get abortions, but what they don’t think about is the baby and who they are really harming. Consequently Women are getting abortions due to something tragic that happen to them or just because of family reasons.

Along with this, rigorous antiabortion laws were passed in England and in the U.S. Soon attitudes towards the subject became more liberal in the 20th century, and by 1970 abortion was legalized in most European countries. In the United States abortion was legalized via the famous Roe v. Wade court case. Roe was a single pregnant women fighting the state of Texas, where the law pronounced she was not allowed to receive an abortion, Roe went on to win the case; legalizing and permitting abortions during the first six months of a women’s pregnancy. Although each side to this diverse social issue contains valid points to argue, there is a long-term impact for the rights of the mother, the personhood of the fetus, and the effect on society to consider. There are hundreds of explanations as to why a woman would want or need an abortion. These reasons may include; the fetus is a result of rape or incest, the women is financially unstable and incapable of having a baby, the fetus has a health problem, the mother has a health problem, the woman is currently in a violent relationship, etc. These factors distinctly reason why abortion should remain legal and be determined by the decision of the women, and the women only(Schwarz, Stephen D).

Imagine a woman was raped and later became pregnant. Shouldn 't she have the right to abort the child or should she be forced to deliver? Put yourself in her shoes. Can you imagine the pain she might feel every time she looks at the child? Should she be forced to endure this? Women should be allowed to have abortions under circumstances such as these.

A common debate in the world today involves abortion, the deliberate end of human pregnancy, and whether or not it should be legalized. “Every year in the world there are an estimated 40-50 million abortions. This corresponds to approximately 125,000 abortions per day” (“Abortions Worldwide this Year”). On one side of the argument, people are not disturbed by this grotesque number, and on the other side there are people outraged and simply appalled. Although people attempt to deem abortion acceptable in society because of circumstances like the mother not being able to support the child or in instances of rape, it is still morally wrong.

Just because a woman acted foolishly and carelessly does not mean that an innocent third party, the child, should have to accept the punishment for their mother’s actions. Another alarming statistic is that twenty-two percent of all pregnancies in the United States end in abortion (U.S. Abortion Statistics). Many of these abortions occur from people who live below the poverty level and cannot afford proper birth control. While abortion has been decreasing among most groups of categories that are determined by characteristics such as age, race, and financial income; abortions among poor people have been on the rise. In 2008, poor women were responsible for forty-two percent of all abortions that took place in the United States. Likewise, the abortion rate of poor women escalated by eight-teen percent from 2000-2008 (Wind). This problem can be solved by providing more heath care clinics through the country for those individuals who cannot afford birth control. With more available heath care clinics, the amount of abortions that occur will be diminished significantly and wrongful killing of unborn children will come to an end.

Abortion is a deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. There are series of legal, moral and ethical issues which may arise about abortion. Most arguments about abortion are often focused on political insinuations and the legal aspect of such actions. Some frequently asked questions’ regarding the issue is if the practice should be outlawed and regarded as murder or should women have the right to practice it. For example, prior to becoming pregnant, some women feel that they would be able to choose the abortion option without trouble. However, even with reasons why having an abortion would be the best option, some women feel that this decision would not be right for them. On the other hand, some women have a strong belief that abortion is unethical prior to becoming pregnant.