Abortion

Paper Summary:

The writer of this paper argues that abortion is unethical. The writer's main argument is that a fetus' right to life overpowers a woman's right to bodily integrity because a woman grants permission to the fetus when engaging in voluntary sexual intercourse and should accept responsibility for her action.


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Introduction
Moral Values
Conscience
Religion

From the Paper:

"Many people would argue that abortion should not be used as birth control or as a medium to deal with the consequences of promiscuous sex. However, how does one address the abortion issue in the circumstance of rape or incest? Many say that in these circumstances, abortion is justified. The confusing thing is that the outcome is the same in both circumstances. The fetus is being denied its right to live and grow to its potential as a human being. Where does one draw the line? What with regard to a case where there is medical complications? For instance a woman becomes pregnant and goes to the doctor for an examination. During the doctor visit, various tests are run and it is discovered that the baby will be born severely deformed and that its quality of life would be extremely substandard. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Adams, G. D. (1997). Abortion: Evidence of issue evolution. American Journal of Political Science, 41(3), 718-737.
• Ashton, 1980. ''They Psychosocial Outcome of Induced Abortion'', British Journal of Ob & Gyn. vol.87, p1115-1122
• Baehr, N. (1990). Abortion without apology. Boston, MA: South End Press.
• Blake, J. (1997). Abortion and public opinion: The 1960-1970 decade. Science, 171, 542-549.
• Chung, et al, 1981. Effects of Induced Abortion on Subsequent Reproductive Function and Pregnancy Outcome, University of Hawaii (Honolulu)

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