The Women Dying For An Abortion

Pro-choice describes political and ethical views that a woman should have the control over her fertility and the choice to continue or terminate her pregnancy. Pro-choice activists argue that an embryo has no rights as it is only a potential and not an actual person and its rights should not override those of the mother’s until after it is born. The right to choose to have an abortion is personal and essential to women’s lives and without this right, women cannot exercise their rights and liberties guaranteed to them by the Constitution. Without the right to choose an abortion the 14th amendment’s guarantee of liberty has little meaning for women. Another point made could include that a man can withdraw from a relationship when he finds out that his spouse is pregnant, it is only fair that women be given the same choice.

The woman carrying the baby should be granted the right to choose whether she is capable of raising a child, rather than a group of male politicians. The average pregnancy alone causes stretch marks, stress, sickness, a 25-40 pound weight gain, a cost of $30,000 on average, and approximately 10 months, from conception, spent nurturing and trying to care for the unborn child. Other than simply not wanting a child, there are many reasons as to why a woman may want to terminate her pregnancy: pregnancy endangers the woman carrying the child, victim of incest or rape, and the possibility the child may be at risk of having AIDS, drug abuse, or malnutrition. The feminist movement has supported the “prochoice” campaign, believing women own the rights to their own body and should have the power to end or continue a pregnancy. A popular counterargument would be that terminating a pregnancy is “murdering a child.” Sure, it's a potential person, although if that is the only counterargument the use of contraception must also be considered—both abortion and contraception, birth control and condoms alike, are technically destroying a possible life. Although the embryo is growing, the fertilized egg has no nervous system and no consciousness. No conscience is being destroyed before the months of consciousness and nervous system

The controversy surrounding abortion has been long debated since the Roe v Wade case (1973) as pro-life advocates and pro-choice advocates go neck to neck on whether the process should be banned or remain legal. According to APA (American Psychological Association), abortion is the “medical or surgical termination of a pregnancy and is one of the oldest, most common and most controversial medical procedures”. To be Pro-Life means to be against the termination of a fetus; one who is not in favor of the practice. Pro-life advocates believe a woman should continue the pregnancy and deliver the baby no matter the circumstance. Pro-choice represents those who believe the woman deserves a choice to carry the baby or have an abortion. Although the 1973 Roe vs Wade case legalized abortion, abortion is still currently a much heated debate in America as the surgical procedure is possibly on the verge of becoming illegalized. However, abortion should definitely remain legal for various reasons such as individual freedom, victim protection, life opportunities, failed contraception, and it is not fair for the government to make such crucial decisions for a woman’s life.

Autonomy is one of the main arguments presented by pro-choice advocated, with the most extreme form arguing that a woman has complete right over her own liberty and so should be allowed to terminate her pregnancy whenever she wishes for whatever reason she wishes.

Each person, man or woman has a right to their own body. A woman has a right to dictate what happens to her own body and the right of self-preservation. Judith Jarvis Thomson stated that “Some [anti-abortionists] won’t even make an exception for a case in which continuation of the pregnancy is likely to shorten the mother’s life; they regard abortion as impermissible even to save the mother’s life” (Thomson, 2013, p. 298). These anti-abortionists renounce abortion even if it threatens the life of the woman, they see more value in the fetus than the woman.

The ongoing dispute of abortion has condemned the idea of women aborting their unborn child. Whether it be lack of support, critical physical or mental health, rape, or not being ready for such responsibility - all women have a reason for having an abortion. Therefore, women should have the free will to do what proves necessary and beneficial to themselves and their pregnancy.

Pro-choice women believe in their rights from the Constitution to help defend them, however. The Constitution protects the women's privacy. The First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, and Ninth Amendment all give broad, unmentioned privacy on abortions. Since unmentioned, the women have protection and can control their own bodies (Chinn, …). They give an extension to privacy in marriage and procreation/contraception. Pregnancy may also have a toll on some women. Maternity may cause a poor life for the women in many ways. Mental and physical health may be damaged with having to care for a baby. Exhaustion can affect mental or physical health and take away the control women feel. Women need to be able to care for themselves and care for the tolls that pregnancy may cause. Other women have trouble financially supporting a lifestyle with a baby involved. They do not want to bring a baby into the world suffering because women cannot afford one. The states should not force a baby when women cannot care for it financially. Emotional health is also fragile when pregnant and feeling burdened with a baby. Babies require much care and some women cannot afford to give it. Some women have trouble caring for themselves and fell they shouldn’t care for a baby if they are not ready. These women feel that just because they’re having sex does not mean they are allowing pregnancy. Many couples precautions to prevent pregnancy, like condoms or

On the other hand, pro-choice advocates argue that “Every person has the right to choose. It would be unfair to restrict a woman 's choice by prohibiting abortion”, "Every woman should have control over her own body. Reproductive freedom is a basic right.", "Abortion is a decision between a woman and her doctor. It 's no one else 's business. Everyone has a constitutional right to privacy.", "Abortion rights are fundamental for the advancement of women. They are essential to having equal rights with men." and "The circumstances of many women leave them no choice but to have an abortion." (Alcorn). While anti-choice activists like to hype supposed examples of women having abortions to keep their careers alive, it’s far more common that women have abortions because they feel unable to properly care for the child. Even if it were ethical to force women to carry pregnancies to term, it would not be ethical to force the birth of children who

As people become aware of the seriousness of becoming pregnant they begin to question the side of pro-life vs pro-choice, however pro-choice allows the mother decide what to do with her body and does not mean agreeing with abortions. Women who decide to not keep the baby are often judged because of their decision without knowing their situation and background. Some may argue that the innocent has no fault, although that is true some are always blinded by their beliefs that they are not allowed to see the bigger picture based on the decision that is made, whatever the decision may be. Because of the Roe vs. Wade, it was legally written that women have the right and are advised to terminate the fetus within

Another argument in favor of abortions is the issue of freedom. If a woman chooses to end her pregnancy, she should have the freedom to do so. Taking away this freedom would be taking away a basic right. A fetus is part of a woman’s body and it would be illogical to restrict a woman’s choice to go through with the procedure. Moreover, the government and prolife activists should not try to regulate the practices of abortion; the fact of the matter is that an abortion is

The issue of abortion is a controversial one; there are arguments on both sides of the debate. In 1973 the national case of Roe v. Wade, sparked political decisions that created a national right to abortion. Further, "Roe v. Wade declared that unborn children are not `persons ' nor are they entitled to the same constitutional protection as `born children '" (Baird, Rosenbaum, 2001). However, Roe v. Wade did not end the debate, nor, did it stop both sides for continuing the fight for their individual beliefs. On the one hand, pro-choice’s believe that woman are entitled to have abortions. Stating that an unborn child is under the rights of the pregnant women. On the other hand, pro-lifers believe that a woman should not have the right to obtain an abortion, stating that an unborn child is a human deserving the same constitutional rights as a child that has been born. The political goal most frequently mentioned by pro-lifers has been a Human Life Amendment (HLA) to thus, reverse Roe v. Wade. The HLA would declare unborn children to be "persons" deserving equal protection under the Constitution. From an ethical standpoint, one can take either side, for not only these reasons but also many more that we will further explore. I personally think that abortion is a decision that can only be made by the person in question, and not between that person and the government or an HLA. We well first look at the overall argument of the pro-choice side. After which, we will delve into the

Abortion rights are one of the most heatedly debates in society. There are many arguments for and against abortion. Each woman has the right to an abortion and the right to have a child. Women have the resources, rights, and respect to make reproductive health decisions that are best for themselves. (“Women’s”) We live in a free country and women should continue to have the choice to do whatever with their body, concerning women’s rights, health issues, and religious reasons.

In “10 Reasons Why Abortion is Evil & Not a “Pro-Choice”, an American Society for Defense of Tradition, Family and Property student (TFP) states that there are many reasons why someone should disagree with the idea of “Pro-Choice.” Pro-choice is generally referred to as someone having the choice whether or not to get an abortion. Abortion is defined as the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. While the author of this article gave some compelling arguments, I have to disagree with their opinions. After reading multiple statements from male and female doctors, scientists, and politicians, on both sides of this controversial debate, I have gathered a substantial amount of information to back up my pro-choice views. I personally do not have any experience with this issue, but I still feel strongly about it, and here are some of my main points.

The right to an abortion is a right that women should have. Many women face difficult situations where they find themselves needing to have an abortion. It is up to a woman to choose what is best, according to her, for her life. Modifications to one’s body is allowed, and abortion is just another modification. Women should build one another and not tear each other down by judging each other’s decisions. Women, who decide either to have an abortion, make a life-changing decision that everyone should

In Zambia abortions is illegal leading to an epidemic of botched abortions, therefore legal abortion should be instituted to protect the health and safety of the mother.