Category: Abortion
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Women’s Bodies, Women’s Rights: A Case for Abortion
Table of Contents Introduction Body Rights Health Concerns Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Abortion is a very divisive topic that puts different sides, each one with its own set of arguments and views, against each other. While there are already reasonably safe medical procedures to ensure the removal of a fetus from the mother’s womb, there…
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The Dilemma of Abortions: Consequentialist and Deontological Points of View
Despite numerous discussions and studies regarding the advantages and disadvantages of abortions from social, physiological and psychological perspectives, the issue remains a problematic area that requires an additional analysis. In order to embrace the concern fully and understand the implications of the pro-abortion decision, one should consider integrating both the consequentialist and the deontological standpoints…
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Should Abortions be Legal?
Table of Contents Introduction Thesis Anti-thesis Synthesis Conclusion Reference List Introduction Abortion has been one of the contentious issues in most nations of the world, especially in the United States of America. Abortion should be recognized as a right in the United States of America, this statement is supported by the arguments of Roemer (1993,…
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Abortion in the US: Human Behavior and Social Environment
Each year, a broad cross-section of U.S. women obtain abortions. The following statistics are provided by Guttmacher Institute: “some 60% of women having abortions were in their 20s; 59% had one or more children; 86% were unmarried; 75% were economically disadvantaged; and 62% reported a religious affiliation” (“State facts about abortion: Indiana,” 2018, para. 1).…
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Justifying Abortion From Utilitarian Position
Table of Contents Introduction How Utilitarianism Applies to the Issue Justifying Abortion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Utilitarianism – is the philosophical standpoint that advocates for the morality of actions that cause happiness and the amorality of actions that cause harm. There are two approaches inherent in this philosophical position – rule utilitarianism and act utilitarianism.…
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Right to Abortion and Related Ethical Issues
Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Argument Explanation and Defense Objection and Response Conclusion References Introduction Should abortions be allowed in certain cases, such as when the mother’s life is at risk or when a pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, but not in other cases? The question of whether abortion is ethical in…
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Abortion: The Indispensable Woman’s Right
Introduction The human right to life is a basic element of an individual’s freedom and a prerequisite for using all other rights. International human rights law recognizes that this primary right arises at birth, and international and local human rights organizations have established that prenatal guarantees must be consistent with women’s rights. The emerging trend…
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Disagreeing With Abortion Encouragement
Abortion is contentious topic that has engulfed the socio-political debate in policy formation and general societal expectations. Approximately 600,000 abortions are performed in the United States year, with the CDC reporting a rate of 11.3 per 1000 women. The issue has become embedded in political and ideological opinions, often creating heated situations. Democrats and liberals…
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Judith Jarvis Thomson’s Views on Abortion
In modern times, abortion is one of the most discussed topics in society. There are numerous arguments in favor of and against this highly controversial topic, and it continues to be one of the key points in political debates. In order to clearly express the argument, Judith Thomson has created a thought experiment that aims…
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Abortion Policies: History, Current Issues, and Social Workers’ Roles
Introduction Abortion can be referred to as when pregnancy is terminated so that it does not lead to birth, and it can be done either by use of medicine or surgical process. Since time immemorial, the process has been debated, and laws and policies have been made and amended. Hence, the abortion issue has seen…