Taking a Look at Abortion

Abortion is the deliberate termination of a woman’s pregnancy before they deliver birth, in which it results the death of the fetus. Abortion has been one of the most heated debates in America for years. There are two sides of abortion, those who believe that it is a woman's constitutional right to decide, and others such as myself, who believe that abortion is unethical, and it is murder when destroying a child’s life.

Abortion refers to the termination of pregnancy at any stage that does not affect birth; medically, according to Oxford Dictionary abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a foetus or embryo by natural causes before it is able to survive independently. Abortion is a controversial topic that causes many arguments because of the different opinions that persons have. Abortion has two main proponents, persons that are for abortion and those that are against abortion. Those that are for abortions think that woman have the right to do anything with their body but those that are against abortion sticks to what the Bible says about taking a life of

Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy before birth; it causes the termination of the embryo or fetus inside the women. There are two different types of abortion, a spontaneous abortion, which is also known as a miscarriage, and an induced abortion, where the embryo or fetus is purposely removed from the women’s body. The topic of induced abortion has been widely debated for hundreds of years. The issue of abortion was argued way back in the time of the ancient Hebrews. In the United States it became illegal around the mid 1800’s and not until the 1960’s was the argument for the right to abort brought back to the table. In 1973, the Supreme Court case “Roe vs. Wade” made abortion legal. The case stated that abortion was legal in the

A man by the name of Jean Paul Sartre once said “We are our choices”, but what if one’s choice is predetermined or determined by someone else? What are our choices then? What determines a choice to be right? These are questions that arise as a result of the term ‘choice’. Throughout history there have been a number of choices that people have had to make, one of which deals with the topic of abortion and how different cultures perceive them in contrast to others. According to Merriam Webster, Abortion is defined as the termination of a pregnancy followed by the death of the embryo or fetus. This essay will introduce and identify Abortion in terms of its controversy in its morality, differences in ethical cultures, and the views of past societies versus the present.

For over two centuries abortion has been one of the most controversial topics debated. Depending on how you view a fetus or when conception really begins, people’s views differ on whether it should be legal or illegal. Through this paper, both sides of the argument will be reviewed in attempt to prove that facts stand stronger in the view that abortion should be illegal. Finding support for arguments defending both sides has helped prove the stronger debate; abortion should be illegal. Firstly, it is necessary to dissect and evaluate arguments on the opposing perspective.

First, I will discuss the various types of abortion. There are three common types of legal abortion existent in the United States today─the abortion pill, aspiration, and dilation and evacuation. The abortion pill is often called medication abortion, but its scientific name is mifepristone. The first step for this is to have a physical examination by a doctor, and then the health care provider can give the pill that works by stopping the hormone progesterone, which causes the lining of the uterus to break down. Along with the abortion pill itself, antibiotics are received from the health care provider. A second medication, misoprostol, is taken 24 to 48 hours after the abortion pill to empty the uterus. Two weeks later, a follow up examination will take place to confirm that the abortion was successful and that the woman is healthy (Planned Parenthood). Aspiration, or vacuum aspiration, is another form of abortion, and it takes place in a clinic. This works by emptying the uterus with suction using a manual syringe

There is a lot of method used in abortion, the main methods used during abortion is a pill and surgical removal. Pills are used a combination of two drugs. The effect of the drug is that the womb a shed it’s lining, surgical removal can be done when the fetus is at 12 to 14 weeks. A sterile tube is inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. The suction is get well done pulling out all the materials in the uterus, woman may leave the hospital in the same day she gets the surgical removal.

What is abortion? Well some say it’s the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. Maybe it’s when the pregnancy is ended so that it does not result in the birth of a child known as termination birth (www.bpas.org) and last but not least from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, they state that “abortion is ending a pregnancy before the fetus (unborn child) can live independently outside the mother.” Either definition you choose to identify with these denotations has left the discussion open for a hot debate on abortion. Some people feel that this issue is neither right no wrong, just simply a “to each his own” idiom. Those who are for abortion tend to believe a woman has a right to decide what goes in her body and if she is capable of bringing life into this world; and on the other side there is an equal fervent opposition that killing an innocent unborn baby is wrong and unjustly; murder of first degree of an helpless baby. In this national debate there comes a fine line between what is humane and what is inhumane. For the most part it is immoral and physically wrong to kill an unsuspecting child because of self-desires and accidental child conceptions. Abortion is wrong when committing it in a selfish act because of irresponsibility.

Abortion is ‘the termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.’ A hot topic as some would like to say. It has been one of the biggest controversies of all time. In 1973 the United States Supreme Court made the decision to legalize abortions in most of the fifty states. Today, that decision has caused citizens around the world, mostly women, to debate whether abortion is as cruel as murder or just a simple act of not wanting to bring an unwanted child into this world. Although there are many sides and arguments on this subject, when it comes to abortion you are either for or against it, there is no in-between. Many people believe it is unethical and even considered murder, these people are considered

Abortion is a battle in America. Abortion is a very controversial matter in society. An abortion is the ending of pregnancy before birth which results in the death of an embryo or fetus (lee). In the United States, it is legal to abort a baby up until the day of birth. Many people consider abortion to be as cruel as murder while others believe it is just a medical procedure. Although some might say abortion is justifiable, others believe that no one but God has the right to take a life. With an issue like abortion, there is extreme difficulty in determining if it is right or wrong.

Abortion is a controversial and sensitive problem occurring in today’s society. Multiple people argue constantly whether or not abortion should be allowed. In the United States it is legal to abort a baby up until the day of birth. Some people believe abortion is murder, while others believe it is a free choice of each person. Abortion refers to the termination of a pregnancy by removing or expelling the fetus or embryo from the uterus before it is ready for birth. The United States Supreme Court ratified the legalization of abortion in an effort to make the procedure safer; this was done through the Roe vs. Wade decision of 1973. Throughout many years of American history, abortion has been a very controversial subject. Abortion should be illegal because a fetus is a human being, which means it is murder, and therefore, abortion is a crime. The debate over the legal and ethical viability of abortion has been complicated in defining whether a developing embryo can be equal with human life.

In our present day, physicians and patients alike have concentrated on establishing a set of universal standards to guide clinical decision making. However, these standards ignore the critical role of religion in dealing with such bioethical issues. As abortion continues to turn into a more prominent topic of discussion and debate, it is critical for us to understand these religious belief systems in order to cross over value conflicts. Thus, in my final paper, I’ve chosen to focus on the different stances Jewish and Islamic faiths have taken on abortion. Although abortion is normatively prohibited in both faiths, I’ve examined how each ethical code permits abortion if and when the pregnant woman’s life is in jeopardy. Additionally, I’ve emphasized the value of unborn life in each faith. Judaism uses the concept of rodef, or pursuer, to authorize abortion in this scenario while Islamic law cites the maqaṣid, higher objectives of the law, to authorize abortion in this scenario.

In effect, during the first trimester of pregnancy a woman has two options. The first option is a medical abortion procedure and the second option is a surgical abortion procedure. However, since most abortions are practiced during the first trimester of pregnancy, the most common type of abortion is called mifepristone and misoprostol, which is a medical procedure used from the first seven to nine weeks of pregnancy (BMC Health Services Research). The other type of abortion is called manual vacuum aspiration, which is used between three and twelve weeks since the last period and supposedly considered as the less invasive method since it only requires local anesthesia on the cervix. However, whether one procedure is less invasive than other, the answer is uncertain because these procedures are performed with the purpose of terminating the life of a fetus, and it is what makes them horrifying regardless of how invasive they are.

Pregnancy is a process that each woman has to go through in order to give birth to a new child, which is often a huge milestone for people that seek stability in life by finding their mate and initiating a family. Although pregnancy can be perceived as a wonderful thing that could happen to a women or a family, many others try to avoid it and try not to have children, for many different reasons. Therefore, a way was needed in order to abort unwanted pregnancies, leading to the concept of abortion, which is the removal of an embryo or a fetus from the inner body of women, through their uterus in order to end their pregnancy. Abortion can be seen as a very sensitive and controversial topic with many differing perceptions and different arguments that are based on a variety of points. This essay will begin by discussing the emergence of abortion and its evolution, then will move on to analyze different perceptions and believes of individuals surrounding abortion.

Abortion is defined as “The removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end the pregnancy” (dictionary.com). However, if only the debate over the abortion issue was as easy as the definition listed above. However, similar to most things in life, a statement or opinion is never right nor wrong, but simply left open for clarification. Those who are against abortion believe that abortion is the murder of innocent human beings who aren’t given a chance at life and the ability to function as a normal individual. However, those who are for abortion believe that it is a women’s right to choose what she does to not only her baby but