Abortion

Research Paper # 100493

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Abortion

A look at some of the historical and modern conceptions of the issues surrounding abortion.

3,562 words () | 11 sources | APA | 2007 France

Paper Summary:

This paper investigates the issues surrounding abortion from both pro-life and pro-choice positions in order to define present and historical concepts within the abortion debate. A number of views from both sides are considered, with references to the theological and cultural models, as well as the arguments given in support of these different theories. Finally, a personal impression of the abortion issue is explored, through which an examination is made of how it relates to both contemporary thought and modern theological understanding.

Outline:
Introduction
An Historical Overview
Pro-Life and Pro-Choice
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"There were no laws against the practice of abortion until the early 1820s, when legislation was introduced to ban the abortions after the fourth month of pregnancy, while the Comstock Law, which was "part of a campaign for legislating public morality in the United States" (Johnson Lewis, 2007), was effectively in place by 1873. Although this was chiefly an 'Act for the Suppression of Trade in, and Circulation of, Obscene Literature and Articles for Immoral Use,' the law was also targeted "at birth control devices and information on such devices, at abortion, and at information on sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases" (Johnson Lewis, 2007). "

Sample of Sources Used:

Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Willke, (2006). Online article: "Why Can't We Love Them Both." Information retrieved 12/10/2007.<http://www.abortionfacts.com/online_books/love_them_both/why_cant_we_love_them_both_37.asp#The%20Oath%20of%20Hippocrates>
Feminist.com, (2002). Online article: "History of Abortion." Information retrieved 12/11/2007.< http://www.feminist.com/resources/ourbodies/abortion.html>
James Watkins, (2007). Online article: "Is it life or a choice?" Information retrieved 12/11/2007.< http://watkins.gospelcom.net/article.htm>
Johnson Lewis, Jone (2007). Online article: "Comstock Law." Information retrieved 12/11/2007.< http://womenshistory.about.com/od/laws/a/comstock_law.htm>
Maxwell, Carol J. C., Jelen, Ted G. "Commandos for Christ: Narratives of Male Pro-Life Activists." Contributors: Journal Title: Review of Religious Research. Volume: 37. Issue: 2. Publication Year: 1995. Page Number: 117.