By: Andrea Ortiz
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. It is a basic healthcare need for millions of women, girls and others who can become pregnant. Worldwide, an estimated 1 in 4 pregnancies end in an abortion every year. But while the need for abortion is common, access to safe and legal abortion services is far from guaranteed for those who may need abortion services. “Abortions are used as an escape from pregnancy. Whether the goal is to hide the fact that one was pregnant or to get out of parenting responsibility because you were not ready and that is okay”. Stated by Carolina Cano a young Hispanic female that has had loved ones go through abortions due to personal reasons.
A woman may exercise that right to access safe and legal abortions at her own discretion through the end of the first trimester, around the twelfth week of pregnancy. The ruling allows states to regulate but not completely restrict a woman's access during the second trimester. During the third trimester, after viability, the state can restrict all abortions unless the mother's health or life is in danger. “We can't know what happens throughout any particular woman's life, but we have to trust that she is making the best decision”. Stated Millie Martinez a young female who states it is important to look out for one another especially for us females. The issue of abortion remains highly controversial, however, and several states have introduced restrictions that undermine that ruling. Abortion restrictions have often been challenged in federal courts. Some, such as the denial of state funds for the procedure, have been upheld. Others, such as those requiring spousal consent for an abortion, have been struck down.
“Opponents of abortion typically object to the practice for religious or ethical reasons, contending that the procedure amounts to the killing of what they consider to be a human life. Those who support access to abortion believe it is a human rights issue, as a woman should be able to control medical decisions about her own body and life”. Stated Angie B. Those opposed to abortion refer to themselves as pro- life, while those who support access to safe, legal abortions typically identify as pro- choice. Differences of opinion persist within both movements. Some pro-life activists may condone abortions in cases of rape or incest, while others take an uncompromising stance, believing that all abortion is murder. Within the prochoice movement, some activists contend that no restrictions should be placed on abortions, while many who identify as pro-choice support laws that require a waiting period before the procedure can be performed or laws requiring minors to obtain permission from their parents.
In conclusion, Abortion leads to the intentional termination of a pregnancy prior to birth. It has elicited mixed feelings with one group establishing that pregnant women should have the independence of either aborting or bearing the child. However, a different group asserts that options such as adoption should be practiced rather than abortion that denies the unborn child the right to life. Abortion is an argumentative and divisive subject.
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. It is a basic healthcare need for millions of women, girls and others who can become pregnant. Worldwide, an estimated 1 in 4 pregnancies end in an abortion every year. But while the need for abortion is common, access to safe and legal abortion services is far from guaranteed for those who may need abortion services. “Abortions are used as an escape from pregnancy. Whether the goal is to hide the fact that one was pregnant or to get out of parenting responsibility because you were not ready and that is okay”. Stated by Carolina Cano a young Hispanic female that has had loved ones go through abortions due to personal reasons.
A woman may exercise that right to access safe and legal abortions at her own discretion through the end of the first trimester, around the twelfth week of pregnancy. The ruling allows states to regulate but not completely restrict a woman's access during the second trimester. During the third trimester, after viability, the state can restrict all abortions unless the mother's health or life is in danger. “We can't know what happens throughout any particular woman's life, but we have to trust that she is making the best decision”. Stated Millie Martinez a young female who states it is important to look out for one another especially for us females. The issue of abortion remains highly controversial, however, and several states have introduced restrictions that undermine that ruling. Abortion restrictions have often been challenged in federal courts. Some, such as the denial of state funds for the procedure, have been upheld. Others, such as those requiring spousal consent for an abortion, have been struck down.
“Opponents of abortion typically object to the practice for religious or ethical reasons, contending that the procedure amounts to the killing of what they consider to be a human life. Those who support access to abortion believe it is a human rights issue, as a woman should be able to control medical decisions about her own body and life”. Stated Angie B. Those opposed to abortion refer to themselves as pro- life, while those who support access to safe, legal abortions typically identify as pro- choice. Differences of opinion persist within both movements. Some pro-life activists may condone abortions in cases of rape or incest, while others take an uncompromising stance, believing that all abortion is murder. Within the prochoice movement, some activists contend that no restrictions should be placed on abortions, while many who identify as pro-choice support laws that require a waiting period before the procedure can be performed or laws requiring minors to obtain permission from their parents.
In conclusion, Abortion leads to the intentional termination of a pregnancy prior to birth. It has elicited mixed feelings with one group establishing that pregnant women should have the independence of either aborting or bearing the child. However, a different group asserts that options such as adoption should be practiced rather than abortion that denies the unborn child the right to life. Abortion is an argumentative and divisive subject.
