From research which was carried by the World Health Organization, there are about four thousand abortions made every single day in America. And world wide, the numbers of abortions in a single day are about one hundred twenty thousand. The issue on weather abortion should be legalized is still bothering many people’s minds and the question is, what is abortion? This can be referred to as pregnancy destruction accidentally in form of a miscarriage or by someone’s willed. Therefore we would be weighing the merits and demerits of abortion and discover if abortion legalization is a significant right women should have. Abortions that come up as a result of rape and possible health concerns to a mother are about 7% from the research made by doctors. But social and personal factors are the major cause for most of the abortions.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Why abortion should be legalized in America
- Emotional torture and pro-choice
- The reason people give for abortion to be illegal is not irrational
- Against abortion
- Abortion is against human dignity
Objectives and Key Themes
This argumentative essay explores the complex issue of abortion legalization in the United States, weighing the merits and demerits of both sides of the debate. The essay aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the arguments surrounding this controversial topic. Key themes discussed include:- The ethical implications of abortion and the rights of women
- The legal definition of a human being and the status of a fetus
- The potential risks and complications associated with abortion
- The emotional and psychological impact of abortion on women
- The societal and moral considerations surrounding abortion
Chapter Summaries
The introduction outlines the prevalence of abortion in America and introduces the central question of whether abortion should be legalized. It frames the debate as a weighing of merits and demerits, highlighting the social and personal factors driving abortion choices. The chapter "Why abortion should be legalized in America" presents arguments in favor of legal abortion. It emphasizes the emotional distress experienced by women in situations such as rape and incest, arguing that forcing them to carry unwanted pregnancies would inflict further psychological harm. The chapter also challenges the notion that abortion equates to murder, arguing that a fertilized egg does not necessarily constitute a human being under legal definitions. The chapter "The reason people give for abortion to be illegal is not irrational" further explores the legal and philosophical arguments against abortion. It challenges the notion that a fertilized egg is a person with full rights, questioning when life begins and whether a fetus can be considered a legal citizen. The chapter "Against abortion" presents arguments against abortion legalization. It emphasizes the ethical implications of abortion, arguing that it is a crime against innocent beings and undermines human dignity. This chapter also highlights the potential health risks and complications associated with abortion, citing research suggesting that abortion can lead to breast cancer and death.Keywords
This argumentative essay centers on the pivotal themes of abortion legalization, human rights, fetal status, legal definitions, ethical considerations, emotional distress, health risks, and societal morality. It explores the debate through a legal, ethical, and social lens, examining arguments both for and against the legalization of abortion in the United States.- Quote paper
- Faith Kamau (Author), 2010, Should abortion be legal?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/271744
