Annotated Bibliography
Alcorn, Randy. "39 ProChoice Arguments." Seeking Direction? There Are Answers. ThingsEternal, 2002. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.
This article gives 39 reasons that support the “ProChoice” side of the abortion argument. The article also provides information that could possible refute these reasons. This information will help my essay because it supports my stance in the argument on whether abortion should remain legal in the United States because
Guttmacher Institute. "Facts on Induced Abortion in the United States." Guttmacher Institution. Guttmacher, July-Aug. 2014. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.
This article provides statistics and facts about abortion. It provides statics on the reasons women choose to abort, which women
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It provides history about the abortion debates and it explains why the United States currently allows abortion. I will need this information when I write my essay because if I am trying to defend the legality of abortion, I would need to know why abortion was legalized in the first place.
Lowen, Linda. "Ten Arguments for Abortion and Against Abortion." About.com: Women's Issues. N.p., 2008. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.
This article provided ten reasons that abortion should be an option for women. It also gave ten reasons why abortion should be completely banned. Having more knowledge about facts that would prove that abortion should remain legal would make my argument more persuasive. It would also be beneficial for me to know the argument against abortion so I can find valid reasons to refute the fact that abortion should be legal in the United States.
Pheo152. "10 Argument in Favor of Pro-choice Policy." Amplify. Advocates for Youth, 26 Jan. 2009. Web. 1 Feb. 2016. This article gave unique explanations in favor of the pro-choice policy. This will help me in my argument essay because I am arguing for the pro-choice stance. Knowing other reasons why the pro-choice policy should be followed in the United States will help me convince my readers to follow the pro-choice
In “Three Reasons Why Abortion Should be Banned” Brown talks about the three reasons why abortion should be banned. The reasons include, murder being illegal, the 14th Amendment which was designed to protect classes of people such as the unborn, and the federal laws that already protect the born. She believes that there should be no choice and it is unlawful for women to get abortions. “These human beings are fully human, entirely innocent, and helpless and voiceless” (Brown).
(conclustion)Abortions should be legal because a woman should have control over her own body. Abortion has been a constitutional right since 1973, so why should we revert to when abortion was illegal and women were dying due to blood loss from self-done abortions? Young teens and adults should have access to abortions when needed because not everyone is fortunate
The United States has been divided now over the issue of abortion for thirty-three years since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade in 1973. As of today, over 45 million legal abortions have been performed in the United States. Pro-choice advocates hold these 45 million abortions as being 45 million times women have exercised their right to choose to get pregnant and to choose to control their own bodies. To pro-life, or anti-abortion, advocates these 45 million abortions constitute 45 million murders, a genocide of human life in the United States propagated by the court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade. The debate over abortion in the United States is thus a debate of two extremes. One side argues from the personal liberty of the mother. The
In the article “Defending Choice, Yet Again: An Unapologetic Defense of Abortion Rights-- and About Time,” written by Lindsay Beyerstein in The American Prospect, abortion and the reason chose to be Pro Choice are addressed. Many people throughout life can overcome the question, is abortion right? The only problem is no one can never give the reason for yes or no. The information provided in this article shows of ways that people should look back and reevaluate their decision on thinking that abortion is wrong. It has been detected that in many places recently, “Abortion access has decreased dramatically in Texas since the state’s restrictive anti-choice law went into effect in 2013” (Beyerstein). Also it is described how, “...Texas
There are pros and cons of abortion, which should be applied according to the level of economic power and individual circumstance. In my opinion regarding abortion from the view of public interest, it should be strictly regulated and apply to the
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
One of the main arguments for pro-life is the governments role in the limitations and functions of abortion in the United States, by emplacing several bans and ideals
Out of all modern social controversies, perhaps the most heated controversy is that of abortion. In today’s society you are either a Pro-life or a Pro-choice, there is not a middle ground. Pro-life are individuals who believe abortion is immoral and should be stop for the wellbeing of women and unborn babies. In contrast, the Pro-choice individuals do not necessarily promote abortion, they just believe women should be the ones to make decisions over their bodies and health. Although the two main sides of the abortion debate have concerns for human life, pro-life activists worries more about the fetus and morals, a clear difference from the pro-choice that worries more for the women and their rights. Based on the points I explored, the pro-choice arguments are stronger than pro-life arguments. Most of both groups arguments comes from peer-reviewed researches from well-known sources to support each individual concept. Effects on women,socio-politics, and fetus are some of the main point of conflicts between the pro-life and pro-choice advocates.
The restrictions and the debate that surrounds the issue of abortion has changed dramatically throughout the course of history and it continues to change until this very moment. All around the world and in every known society, women have used abortion to control their reproduction, regardless of it’s legality. Abortion used to be exercised freely in the United Sates, up Until all the states started to ban It and place a lot of restrictions on it. They stated that a woman can not abort except in extreme cases in which the mother’s life might be in danger. After the restrictions caused a lot of health issues and raised concerns on women’s health, The Government abolished all the restrictions. In this paper I will analyze and discuss three main positions on the issue of abortion. First, there are those who associate themselves with the title “pro-life”. These individuals are anti abortion, birth control, embryo research or anything that can control or cause any harm to the fetus. Second, there are those who at the other end of the spectrum who firmly believe that if a woman decides to abort, then it is her constitutional right to do so without any interference from the government. Third, are those who believe that if a woman is raped or her life is in danger, then abortion should be completely and solely up to the woman, but other than that, abortion should be illegal. This group of individuals are also for birth control and do not oppose educating
Should abortion be allowed in the United States? If so, then under what circumstances? Abortion has been one of the most heatedly debated topics in the U.S. for more than a century. This paper explores the history and international use of abortion, as well as the empirical and moral claims made by both sides of the issue. We will also examine the key positions taken on abortion and look at those affected by it. Based on extensive research and analysis, this paper will recommend that the government increase abortion funding and availability.
Pro-choice has been a major topic ever since the women’s movements started in the early 1970’s, a question sometimes asked is that, if part of the population are so pro-life and worry about protecting a fetus, how come when the child is conceived they suddenly bash at you for having that unwanted child anyways, and that is hypocritical. In this essay, details include would be why people choose to be pro-choice, NARAL Pro-Choice America, the battle for reproductive justice for women and their right to make decisions for their body, advocates that are pro-choice, proposals for a pro-choice government, and Tomi Lahren being fired for stating she was pro-choice.
For my final paper I have decided to do a on the ethical and controversial issue of abortion. In this report I will cover both sides of the abortion issue. I will summarize the stands of both Pro-Life advocates and Pro-Choice, by presenting arguments from organizations, authors, and journal articles from each side. As well as give a brief history on abortion and a look at the laws that govern this issue not only here at home but around the world. In conclusion of my report I will give my views on the issue and on which side of the fence my beliefs put me on. So lets begin.
Although there are arguments from both sides against and in favor of abortion, I find there to be more sensible reasons and argument against abortion, supporting why having abortion is a wrong and evil act that should be illegal.
Specific Purpose: I want to argue that abortions is wrong and as humans it is our duty to stop it.
U.S. because of our human rights, multitude of safety concerns and the wide range of