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Manveer Saini
CRT 100-053W
Prof. Barnes
30 March 2024

Essay Outline:
Topic: Legalizing Abortion
Intro:
The topic reverberates in the contentious legislative discussions. Should abortion be legal? This is a topic that arouses emotions, splits societies, and tests our core values. But beyond what is said there lies a complicated reality that combines compassion, ethics, and autonomy. As we step into this charged arena, let us explore the contours of choice, the shades of gray, and the lives at stake as we enter this contentious domain. When ‘abortion’ is heard we often connect it to negative things such as murder and inhumanity. The complexity of abortion stems from its intersection with fundamental human rights, ethical principles, and societal norms. Nonetheless, banning abortion causes significant problems for women worldwide. Therefore, even if abortion is routine for some, it is nonetheless frequently performed using dangerous techniques and unhygienic procedures. As we dive deeper, we find that unsafe abortion conveys huge dangers to women every year who die from fetus removal intricacies which leads to a finding in high maternal mortality rate. Returning to our original premise, nevertheless legalizing abortion upholds women’s fundamental human right by granting them the freedom to choose. Also, being a single parent or widow means that raising children is not a simple effort; it involves social and emotional responsibilities in addition to financial resources, which not all women can do. Finally, women have been raped by both strangers and people they know. Regarding the legalization of abortion, it is important to recognize that women have the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies, including whether or not to carry a pregnancy to term depending on their particular situation. So, when abortion is prohibited, women frequently turn to dangerous practices and put their lives in danger. Legalization guarantees access to safe medical care, which lowers the risk of maternal death. Sexual assault or other serious health hazards can result in pregnancy, therefore for women in these challenging situations, legal abortion offers a crucial alternative. Moral convictions and individual choice play a role in abortion. Abortion is a matter of personal choice and moral beliefs. Advocates for abortion rights argue that women should have autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies, including the decision to terminate a pregnancy. Restricting access to abortion can lead to unsafe and illegal procedures, endangering women’s health, and lives.
Premise 1: The abortion debate remains contentious even decades after the Roe v. Wade decision. Anti-abortion activists have pushed for restrictive state laws, while abortion rights supporters challenge these laws in court.
Supporting evidence: “Since 2010, more than 200 laws have been passed at the state level, imposing new regulations on abortion” (P 1).
“They argue that these laws are unreasonable and hinder women -especially poor women – from accessing safe and legal abortions.” (P 1).
Premise 2: In this thought-provoking piece, Jost addresses difficult issues pertaining to the legal rights of expectant mothers.
Supporting Evidence: “In both areas, the government seeks to take what are properly highly personal decisions away from women and give those decisions either to courts or to state legislators,” says Dawn Johnson, legal director for National Abortion Rights Action League. “Pregnant women are treated as less than full legal persons based solely on the fact that they’re pregnant” (Par 6).
Premise 3/ Opposing Viewpoint: While respecting a woman’s right to choose, we must also recognize the inherent value of fetal life.
Supporting evidence:
“The fetus has not been recognized as a person with full rights. Instead, legal rights have centered on the mother, with the fetus treated as a part of her. Nevertheless, U.S. law has in certain instances granted the fetus limited rights, particularly as medical science has made it increasingly possible to directly view, monitor, diagnose, and treat the fetus as a patient”,“By the early 1990s it was estimated that 375,000 children were born annually in the United States suffering from the effects of illegal drugs taken by their mother” (P 1).
“Women have been prosecuted for using illegal drugs during pregnancy, judges have jailed pregnant women to keep them away from drugs or force them to care for themselves properly, and newborn “drug babies” have been taken away from their mother” (Par 5).
“The court’s opinion was written after the women involved in the case, Angela Carder, and her fetus died following a cesarean section forced by a lower court” (P 1).
Conclusion:
Moral convictions and individual choice play a role in abortion. Women should have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies, including whether or not to end a pregnancy, according to proponents of abortion rights. Limiting access to abortion can result in risky and unlawful practices, putting the lives and health of women at risk. A person’s freedom to make decisions about their own body and reproductive health is inextricably linked to the right to an abortion. Legalizing abortion is important because it acknowledges that women are sovereign over their own bodies. It enables individuals to make knowledgeable decisions regarding their reproductive health, such as whether to carry a pregnancy to term or end it. Legalizing abortion acknowledges women’s autonomy over their reproductive decisions, which further advances gender equality. Being free to choose when to have children can have a good economic impact on women, Access to abortion influences women’s educational and employment chances. Legal abortion prevents unplanned pregnancies and lessens the burden on healthcare systems.

Manveer Saini
CRT 100-053W
Prof. Barnes
30 March 2024
Choice over Consequence: The Case for legalizing abortion
The topic reverberates in the contentious legislative discussions. Should abortion be legal? This is a topic that arouses emotions, splits societies, and tests our core values. But beyond what is said there lies a complicated reality that combines compassion, ethics, and autonomy. As we step into this charged arena, let us explore the contours of choice, the shades of gray, and the lives at stake as we enter this contentious domain. When ‘abortion’ is heard we often connect it to negative things such as murder and inhumanity. The complexity of abortion stems from its intersection with fundamental human rights, ethical principles, and societal norms. Nonetheless, banning abortion causes significant problems for women worldwide. Therefore, even if abortion is routine for some, it is nonetheless frequently performed using dangerous techniques and unhygienic procedures. As we dive deeper, we find that unsafe abortion conveys huge dangers to women every year who die from fetus removal intricacies which leads to a finding in high maternal mortality rate. Returning to our original premise, nevertheless legalizing abortion upholds women’s fundamental human right by granting them the freedom to choose. Also, being a single parent or widow means that raising children is not a simple effort; it involves social and emotional responsibilities in addition to financial resources, which not all women can do. Finally, women have been raped by both strangers and people they know. Regarding the legalization of abortion, it is important to recognize that women have the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies, including whether or not to carry a pregnancy to term depending on their particular situation. So, when abortion is prohibited, women frequently turn to dangerous practices and put their lives in danger. Legalization guarantees access to safe medical care, which lowers the risk of maternal death. Sexual assault or other serious health hazards can result in pregnancy, therefore for women in these challenging situations, legal abortion offers a crucial alternative. Moral convictions and individual choice play a role in abortion. Abortion is a matter of personal choice and moral beliefs. Advocates for abortion rights argue that women should have autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies, including the decision to terminate a pregnancy. Restricting access to abortion can lead to unsafe and illegal procedures, endangering women’s health, and lives.
The abortion debate remains contentious even decades after the Roe v. Wade decision. Anti-abortion activists have pushed for restrictive state laws, while abortion rights supporters challenge these laws in court. In “Will the Supreme Court impose new restrictions” by William Wanlund it asserts, “Since 2010, more than 200 laws have been passed at the state level, imposing new regulations on abortion” (P 1). This clarifies that these laws are often championed by those who believe in limiting abortion access. The writer also demonstrates how these laws are a reasonable measure aimed to create a safer atmosphere for women seeking abortions. Furthermore, it states “They argue that these laws are unreasonable and hinder women -especially poor women – from accessing safe and legal abortions” (P 1). This makes it abundantly evident how these laws violate women’s reproductive autonomy and their right to make their own medical decision by making it more difficult for women, especially those from low-income backgrounds, to get safe and legal abortions.
In this thought-provoking piece, Jost addresses difficult issues pertaining to the legal rights of expectant mothers. In “Do Pregnant Women Lose Legal Rights?” by Kenneth Jost it asserts, “In both areas, the government seeks to take what are properly highly personal decisions away from women and give those decisions either to courts or to state legislators,” says Dawn Johnson, legal director for National Abortion Rights Action League. “Pregnant women are treated as less than full legal persons based solely on the fact that they’re pregnant” (Par 6). This indicates that the fight for abortion rights is still being fought at the state level. Additionally, as I personally know, in 1973, the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Roe v. Wade case established a nationwide constitutional right to an abortion, holding that a women’s right to an abortion was implicit in the right to privacy protected by the 14th amendment to the constitution. However, this ruling has since been challenged and modified. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade which occurred in June 2022, states began to outlaw abortion, disregarding over fifty years of legal tradition. The court’s ruling granted states the authority to outlaw abortion, which many of them did in a matter of weeks. The situation has made it across states and even limited abortion clinics so much that we now need to acknowledge that access to a safe, legal abortion is a matter of human rights and denying access to abortion is a form of discrimination and jeopardizes various human rights.
While respecting a woman’s right to choose, we must also recognize the inherent value of fetal life. In “Fetal Rights” by Donna Batten it asserts “the fetus has not been recognized as a person with full rights. Instead, legal rights have centered on the mother, with the fetus treated as a part of her. Nevertheless, U.S. law has in certain instances granted the fetus limited rights, particularly as medical science has made it increasingly possible to directly view, monitor, diagnose, and treat the fetus as a patient”, “By the early 1990s it was estimated that 375,000 children were born annually in the United States suffering from the effects of illegal drugs taken by their mother” (P 1). This alone should teach us that a woman’s life is precious, but so are the children she bears, as fetuses are a particular stage in the progression of human existence. Since a fetus is not just a collection of cells but rather a part of the human life cycle, it is important to acknowledge the remarkable development that occurs from conception to the formation of organs, tissues, and intricate structures. For this reason, proponents emphasize the intrinsic value of all human life, including that of a fetus. Since the fetus has rights, including the right to life and development, they contend that abortion is immoral, and that life begins at conception. A prohibition on abortion would uphold the fetus’s rights. Proponents also think that there are answers, such as adoption or offering complete assistance to those who are expecting. In addition, the writer in “Do Pregnant Women Lose Legal Rights?” by Kenneth Jost asserts “women have been prosecuted for using illegal drugs during pregnancy, judges have jailed pregnant women to keep them away from drugs or force them to care for themselves properly, and newborn “drug babies” have been taken away from their mother” (Par 5). Fetal rights restrict the number of problems that arise from what is called “fetal abuse,” which includes even legal activities like smoking or drinking that are known to pose dangers to the proper development of the fetus. However, even though a women’s life is equally as valuable as a fetus’s, we still need to acknowledge that, in terms of pro-choice advocacy, we should respect a person’s right to be in charge of their own body, including their ability to make reproductive decisions. In addition, every pregnancy situation is different and factors like health risks, fetal abnormalities, and unplanned pregnancies influence the decision-making process. Pro-choice recognizes the complexity of these circumstances and allows for individualized choices. Safe and legal abortion is crucial for the health and safety of pregnant individuals. This restricts access to abortion in dangerous back-alley procedures, endangering lives, and well-being. Legal abortion ensures safer procedures and protects public health. Returning to the “Fetal rights”, the writer asserts “The court’s opinion was written after the women involved in the case, Angela Carder, and her fetus died following a cesarean section forced by a lower court” (P 1). This woman lost her life because of the fetus being removed through an abdominal incision, and what’s worse is that she never gave permission for It to happen. This is what happens in the United States of America, which we refer to as “the land of the free,” when we give people so much power that even we are unable to make decision for our own bodies, making us more like prisoners in our own nation. In my opinion, this is a very serious situation involving two parties: a woman and an unborn child, each of whom has rights and interests that should be considered. However, let’s not forgot that the women are the one who should have the ultimate say over her body, including whether or not to have a child, and that the court, not men or other single women, should ever make this decision. Sometimes a women’s life is in danger during childbirth; thus, can we truly term this murder when two lives are in danger? Even husbands may occasionally confess that they wish to rescue their wives because, although it may sound self-serving, they can always have another child, but their wives and soulmate will always be gone. We must comprehend the reasons behind women who choose to abort their children; often, they have experienced sexual assault. We must also envision the suffering these women must endure upon seeing their kid. For once, did you consider that a woman who get s an abortion does not, in your opinion, consent to having intercourse, experiencing pain, or going through trauma? Instead, you consider her a murder and a sinner for taking another person’s life. Because she has the right to control her own body, you are killing more women by telling her that she cannot have an abortion. Since nations with restrictive abortion laws typically have higher rates of maternal mortality, many women would seek out clandestine procedures, running the risk of infection, injury, or even death.
Moral convictions and individual choice play a role in abortion. Women should have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies, including whether or not to end a pregnancy, according to proponents of abortion rights. Limiting access to abortion can result in risky and unlawful practices, putting the lives and health of women at risk. A person’s freedom to make decisions about their own body and reproductive health is inextricably linked to the right to an abortion. Legalizing abortion is important because it acknowledges that women are sovereign over their own bodies. It enables individuals to make knowledgeable decisions regarding their reproductive health, such as whether to carry a pregnancy to term or end it. Legalizing abortion acknowledges women’s autonomy over their reproductive decisions, which further advances gender equality. Being free to choose when to have children can have a good economic impact on women, Access to abortion influences women’s educational and employment chances. Legal abortion prevents unplanned pregnancies and lessens the burden on healthcare systems.

Cited sources:
"Fetal Rights." Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, edited by Donna Batten, 3rd ed., vol. 4, Gale, 2010, pp. 419-426. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX1337701792/OVIC?u=cuny_mancc&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=1e20a8a5. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Jost, Kenneth. "Do Pregnant Women Lose Legal Rights?". CQ Researcher, 28 Jul 1989. Thousand Oaks, California: CQ Press, 1989. 29 Mar 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.4135/cqresrre1989072800
Wanlund, William. "Abortion Debates". CQ Researcher, 21 Mar 2014. Thousand Oaks, California: CQ Press, 2014. 29 Mar 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.4135/cqresrre20140321