Essays Tagged: "Abortion"

Abortion

Abortion has been one of this country's most controversial topic onhand. But if one sees the constit ... versial topic onhand. But if one sees the constitutional infringement to women by therestriction of abortion, the torment to the unwanted child and the anguishsociety has to sustain,then this topic wo ... would not be so debatable. Too manypeople do not see the cause and effect of not being able to have abortions.All human beings are given some inalienable right guaranteed by theConstitution. One of th ...

(1 pages) 100 0 3.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

ABORTION

ABORTIONDuring the past quarter century, abortion has joined race and war asone of the most debatabl ... sy in the United States. Itdiscusses human interaction where ethics, emotions and law come together.Abortion poses a moral, social and medical dilemma that faces manyindividuals to create a emotional ... s manyindividuals to create a emotional and violent atmosphere. There are manypoints of view toward abortion but the only two fine distinctions are'pro-choice' and 'pro-life'. A pro-choicer would feel ...

(5 pages) 294 0 4.2 Jan/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

The right to Life. On abortion from a religious point of view.

fe they should realize that in America people have the freedom to do what they want.In Roman times, abortion ans the destruction of unwanted children was permissible, however civilization's aged and n ... . 'Jane Roe' took the District Attorney of Dallas county to the Supreme Court because she wanted an abortion and was not legally permitted to have one where she lived. She could not afford to travel e ...

(3 pages) 88 0 4.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

A Statistical Analysis of Religious Attitudes in America

has become politically active and more vociferous concerning its views on moral issues such as war, abortion, and euthanasia. It is my feeling that many Catholics are searching for sects that will all ...

(3 pages) 143 0 4.3 Feb/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Women and Jewish Law

ome pregnant, but he does not know anything of this yet. On what grounds can I get a divorce? Is an abortion out of the question? What are my options according to your understanding of the Halakhah?Th ... because you had committed an act of ervat davar.The final issue that needs to be dealt with is the abortion that you want of the fetus to whom you do not know the father of. First, it is important to ...

(7 pages) 60 0 4.1 Jan/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Homosexuality, Morality, and Human Rights

in discussion, debate and argument. Some examples of such delicate subjects are the death penalty, abortion, and euthanasia. An issue that has in recent years, begun to command the intensity of the f ...

(7 pages) 544 6 3.2 Sep/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

Abortion and Don Marquis

The issue of abortion is one that has some of societies most noted thinkers bewildered. The two sides of the argu ... as some of societies most noted thinkers bewildered. The two sides of the argument are that of anti-abortionists and pro-choice. Those who agree with the pro-choice argument believe that a woman has t ... lieve that a woman has the right to choose whether or not she has a baby or not, its her body. Anti-abortionists argue that the fetus has the right to life. Some debate whether or not the fetus is hum ...

(8 pages) 222 1 4.2 Mar/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Simple paper on abortion

Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is capable of independent life. When the ... the end of six months of pregnancy, it is technically a premature birth.There are two main types of abortions. Abortions may be spontaneous or induced. Expelled fetus weighing less then 0.45 kg (16 oz ... elled fetus weighing less then 0.45 kg (16 oz) or less than 20 weeks gestation are usually consider abortions.Spontaneous abortions, it is estimated that some 25 percent f all human pregnancies termin ...

(3 pages) 81 0 4.3 Mar/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

abortion rights

Abortion is a very complex subject that can create many different questions and answers. In today?s ... e many different questions and answers. In today?s society abortion has become more common. I think abortion is right, based on the circumstances of the pregnancy and the fact that it is a person's ri ... . Since she unwillingly got pregnant, she may not be ready to have a baby. If this is the case then abortion should be the logical conclusion to this dilemma. Here she is facing a situation that could ...

(1 pages) 83 0 3.5 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

sociological imagination-"Planned Parenthood"- how planned parenthood is a new concept to choice in situation-not a given duty by society.

g and were manipulated by the sociological expectations of the family definition. Birth control and abortion were "taboo" and social norms demonstrated the influence of religion in society. Nowadays a ...

(3 pages) 179 0 4.6 Apr/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

A two page dissertation on abortion and its evils.

most helpless life form can be exterminated and then disregarded as easily as yesterday's garbage. Abortion has been presented to us as an "alternative". The problem started when someone, a while bac ... your success? Your child? A co-worker? Where does it end?There was a time in history when having an abortion was not only immoral, but also illegal. There is a reason that they were illegal, because t ...

(2 pages) 161 4 4.0 Apr/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

The Ins And Outs of Abortion: abortion activists, Laws and Policies of Abortion, Landmark Court Cases, abortion techniques, long term effects, and The History of Abortion.

�PAGE � �PAGE �16� Abortion. Abortion is when a pregnancy is terminated. This could happen naturally or on purpose. Nat ... or disorder that would prevent the birth of the child. Most people refer to the naturally occurring abortions as miscarriages. Other abortions are purposely committed to prevent the birth of a child. ... ns are done because the pregnancy is not wanted, or the pregnancy will endanger the woman's health. Abortions are now easier, less dangerous, and simpler than they once were. Abortion is one of the ke ...

(15 pages) 1131 3 4.1 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Same Sex Marriages

re are issues brewing all the time that catch somebody's eye at one time or another. Issues such as abortion, single-parent families, the homeless, AIDS, politics, euthanasia, and same- sex marriages. ...

(3 pages) 403 1 3.5 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

Abortion, some points of View

Points of ViewIt is nearly impossible anymore to find someone who doesn't have an opinionabout abortion, and probably a strong opinion at that. Yet the endless debates on the topicusually go nowh ... es on a different topic.We make no progress because we are not talking about the same thing. Thepro-abortionist prefers to discuss choice, and to dwell on all of the social problemsinherent in an unwa ...

(2 pages) 60 1 4.3 Mar/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

Abortion

Abortion, the easiest way to fix one's mistakes. I mean, if one isgoing to screw around and accident ... or that is missing is society in today's world are moralvalues. If people actually had morals, then abortion might not occur. Nomatter what anyone argues, abortion is murder, plain and simple. Howcoul ... d someone get away with doing this. Then againpeople ask that same question about OJ.There are many abortion-slaughter techniques that are used today.Examples are the Dilatation and Curettage (D&C ...

(2 pages) 46 0 4.0 Sep/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

Abortion Report

I have chosen for my topic Abortion. I think that it is a topic that is very important in today's society however it is often d ... Pro-Choice, which takes the stance of saying that it is the woman's choice if she wants to have an abortion and that it is only her business. So basically they want it to remain legal. Then there is ... talk about Pro-Choice. Through the years this has obviously been the thinking of our nation because abortion remains legal (Bill Clinton is Pro-Choice). This is also the thinking of many woman's right ...

(3 pages) 64 0 3.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

Auguments about Abortion

Abortion is one of the most controversial issues around, and is an issue that will never beagreed up ... will never beagreed upon. By bringing morals into the question of whether it should be legal to haveabortions, this issue has been elevated to a higher level. By some people, it is no longerlooked at ... oice'. These pro-lifers want to put the life and future of a women intothe hands of the government. Abortion, and the choice a women may make, is a veryprivate thing and should not be open to debate. ...

(4 pages) 245 2 4.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

more of an in depth idea of womens rights based on gore and bush's opinions on abortion

Who's business is it anyway when it comes to a woman to decide on an abortion or not? I do not believe that an abortion should be contemplated by anyone but the woman. I ... uld be respected. No form of government should step in the way and say that a woman may not have an abortion. If someday the government decides to make abortions illegal, they are in on one. What on E ... choices to what you can do. One, is to go through with the pregnancy, and the other could result in abortion. Life for you alone hasn't begun, not to mention you could possibly be bringing in another ...

(9 pages) 130 2 3.3 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

a personal opinion on pro choice along with the opinion of gore and bush

There are many different sides people can take on the issue of abortion. By viewing the sides and opinions of the candidates for president, it may help you underst ... and unimportant about the issue. I believe it is only right for the woman to chose, if she wants an abortion. No man or woman should have the right to say a woman can or can't have an abortion. In con ... he is the winner.When Vice President Gore stated in one of his speeches, "You are not going to stop abortions, you're only going to put it in the back shadow of the legal system." (Gore). I believed s ...

(3 pages) 92 1 3.4 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

The Symbolism of the Setting in "Hills Like White Elephants" by Hemingway

table in a train station in Spain. They are discussing beer, travel, and whether or not to have an abortion.The train station and its surroundings are symbolic in this story. The station itself repre ... are symbolic in this story. The station itself represents the choice on whether or not to have the abortion. There is a set of tracks on either side of the station, each representing one of the choic ...

(2 pages) 237 0 4.5 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway