Social Problem with Abortion

The abortion question raises a number of issues that form the core of the abortion debate. Opponents and supporters of abortions have been battling over this particular problem for decades and still cannot come to an agreement. Being one of the most common and most controversial medical procedures, abortion tends to affect people on psychological and sociological levels. But while the discussion of the morality of abortion is an ongoing debate, the social issues surrounding abortion in most cases stay unnoticed. The social aspect of the issue is centered on the abortion policy. The main question of the abortion policy is whether the law should permit abortions and, if so under what circumstances. The other is whether the law should put the life of an unborn child first and legally protect it. The peculiarity of the abortion policy is that its measures are highly dependent on different public opinions.

     Abortion has always been an extremely controversial issue. There are, and will probably always be many different views concerning the ethical acceptability as well as the social policy aspects of abortion. In fact, before the decision made in the famous court case of Roe v. Wade, abortion was morally wrong and was constituted as a crime that could lead to a prison sentence of up to five years. In Roe v. Wade, many unsettled questions were avowed and discussed.

Social issues that are discussed in the issue of abortion are the effects of abortion on society and the ideas of social justice and equality. Supporters of abortion claim that a ban on abortion has serious negative effects on the poor. More than two hundred thousand women die annually in developing nations as a result of illegal abortions because they could not afford or access abortion services. Furthermore, if woman delivers the child because she did not have access to services that terminated her unwanted pregnancy, that child may be abandoned, which poses more problems for children and society. To counter this, abortion advocates proposed that every woman, regardless of status, should have equal access to basic services. Restrictions of abortion deny poor, less-educated women equal access to these facilities, which increases their risk of performing illegal abortions or having unwanted children that they cannot provide for

Abortion continues to make a profound impact on public policies and remains one of the most controversial debate of our time. Though abortion continues to be a debate, it was not always a problematic one. Abortion has been present throughout history dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Greek and Roman. Before abortion became a crime in the 19th century, abortion was a womans choice. “Before abortion became the object of law, it was a subject of everyday life” (Roe v Wade BOOK p. 11). From early civilizations to today, abortion was and may still serve as a form of birth control. It has been observed that through abortion those of upper class avoided “unwanted childbearing and the lower classes used it to limit family size when 1 or more child

Choice, what is choice? Choice is the right, power, or opportunity to choose. Everybody in society has a choice and these choices have many outcomes. A woman’s right to choose to have an abortion or not, is her fundamental right. If society outlaws abortion, society is interfering with the woman’s right to make decisions related to her own body. Many theorists believe that sexuality is what divides women from men and makes women less valuable than men; keeping this concept in mind it can be said that gender plays an immense role in social inequality. In one of Thomas Jefferson’s speeches, he explains how we should never put at risk our rights because our freedom can be next. (lp. org 2007) Roe.V .Wade is believed to have been the

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, abortion is the termination of a pregnancy that results in, is accompanied by, after, or closely followed by the death of a fetus or embryo. Abortion is not a social problem that has developed strictly in America in recent years. In fact, the legality of abortion has been debated as early as 1588 when “Pope Sixtus V issued a papal bull forbidding abortion as punishment for the sexual sin of intercourse” (Rose, p xiii, 2008). A little over two hundred years later, United States President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Comstock Act, which forbid the delivery of contraceptives. During the years from 1918-1968; Ruth Barnett, of Portland, Oregon, performed tens of thousands of illegal (though, safe) abortions. As one can see thorough history, abortion has always been debated and considered a social problem.

Abortion can have several effects on the society. Some may be noticeable, and others less. Abortion increases the amount of unintended pregnancies and deaths, and can affect the economy due to low birth rates (Dailard, 2001). Legalizing abortion reduces the consequences of having a child which increases the amount of sexual activity (Dailard, 2001). This results in the large number of children being conceived than there would have been if abortion wasn’t as available (Dailard, 2001). Some women who have unintended pregnancies will seek out an abortion regardless of its legal situation, even if it can put their lives in danger (Dailard 2001). In many countries where abortion is illegal, women tend to get abortions at a very high rate (Dailard, 2001). It is estimated there are around six-hundred-thousand pregnancy related deaths, and out of those, there were seventy-eight-thousand that are caused by complications due to unsafe abortions (Dailard, 2001). As the death rates increase, the birthrates decrease. As shown in a study in New Zealand, in some developing countries, abortion is leading to lower birthrates (“Impact of Abortion on Society”). Those lower birthrates can lead to a decrease in sales (“Impact of Abortion on Society”). In the twenty-two years leading up to 1999, there were over two-hundred thousand abortions, which led to the fewer sales of children items (“Impact of Abortion on Society”). As abortion has not severely effected society

Abortion is a big social issue. Either being a Pro-Life or a Pro-Choice. Choosing a life or aborting the life of a baby. When the baby is inside the womb, the mother or family has the choice to either keep the baby or have an abortion. People need to know what all happens in an abortion, and if they are Pro-Life or a Pro-Choice person.

I want to do my iSearch on the political side of abortion and the Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life movements. Even though I know where I stand, I want want to learn about both sides because I think it will benefit me in truly understanding the topic. I chose this topic because I feel strongly about the a woman’s right to choose. I think every woman should get to make their own decision when it comes to abortion, and no man should make the decision for them. I think this issue is very important because of everything going on in our country now. I hope to find out where our countries leaders stand on this issue and what the future holds for rights around abortion. I can read articles on the Planned Parenthood website and Prochoiceamerica.org. I can watch videos of politicians talk about the issue as well as women talk about the issue at protests around the world. I can read about the Roe v. Wade case as well as other cases. I can read books that are listed on studentsforlife.org, which is a site that offers credible books on both sides of the abortion issue. I can interview someone who is currently working at Planned Parenthood or I can interview my cousin who had an internship at Planned Parenthood recently.

Abortion is a serious problem in the world. Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy so that a baby isn’t born. Often when a woman wants an abortion, it’s because she might not be able to provide for the baby. An abortion happens more than you think. There are about 274 abortions every hour. There are about 3,700 abortions every year. The history of abortions in the United States go back to 1973. In 1973, it became legal to perform abortions, but only when necessary to save the mother's’ life. Many people oppose of abortion. The Pro-Life movement is against abortion. Many people are pro-life, along with the people who have had an abortion and now regret it. The Pro-life movement is strengthened not only by choice and religion, but also by science.

Abortion is a social and political issue that many people worldwide feel strongly about. Although the thought of “killing” another human being sounds horrific, it may be the only choice. The question that is often asked, does a woman have the right to choose what happens to her unborn child. Since a woman must carry a child during pregnancy and then be responsible for its physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being, as well as the enormous expense associated with raising a child, she should be allowed to decide if she wants an abortion.

Abortion is, easily, the most controversial topic in the United States today. Some think it should be illegal, some think it should be legal but with restrictions, and then there are those who think it should be legal and free to access when wanted or needed. It usually ends with the Baby VS. Mommy debate.

Abortion is one of the most controversial topics of today. It is defined as the voluntary act of ceasing a pregnancy. The very core of abortion is inhumane and dehumanizing, yet it has become quite popular in contemporary society. This topic has caused an uproar in society as individuals debate over the morality of having abortions. Abortion at any time during a pregnancy should be illegal.

Abortion has always been a controversial topic in the United States for decades. Abortion is like taking the life of someone without their permission so it is technically “murder”. There is no such thing as an unwanted child, millions of families in the United States are always willing to adopt. On the other hand, there are circumstances where a woman can barely care and sustain herself so chances are that she will not be able to take care of her child. Or when a rape occurs, having an abortion is not as bad as when a woman has sex without protection and knows she has the chance to get pregnant.

The modern world today is brought together by many different cultures, beliefs, thoughts, opinions and morals. Which makes life difficult at times and causes people to not get along when differences can not be set aside. There are many issues and topics that are the root of these problems, which may never be solved and more than likely will never be solved based on characteristics of cultures and beliefs. Abortion is a very diverse topic in today’s society for which there may never be a correct answer to live up to everyone’s morals, but both sides present persuasive facts and opinions to justify their beliefs.