The Frontline film “The Abortion Divide” shared two different viewpoints from both prolife and prochoice individuals on the topic of abortion, termination of pregnancy as a result of the death of a embyro or fetus. This procedure can be performed either medically or surgically by removing the embryo or fetus from the uterus. Back in the day IV sedation was not an option during the surgical procedure which meant the patients would be awake and as a disadvantage feeling more pain throughout the procedure. The film was interesting based on the fact the diversity of females who went to the abortion site were women of all ages, young and old, even those who already have kids of their own and for some it was their first pregancy. The antiabortion activists (predominately white men) outside the facility seemed to be religious and some being in the medical field as they were all against the killing of life. It doesn’t seem right to me that these prolife individuals were in some way oppressing and judging these women for their right to decide what to do with their bodies. Abortion is safe and legal however, there is a controversey that this form of contraception is a harsh, immoral, and a sin. Those women truthfully mentioned that their decision to abort is a result of their financial, emotional and mental instability to raise a baby especially if they’re single mothers with no home and no resources as they struggle to support themselves. There is also an issue that some babies are at risk of coming out with disabilities and complications due to a mother who’s undergone drug or alcohol abuse. It was not mentioned in the film but I feel like even sexually abused individuals decide that an abortion would be a more desired option for them.
I feel like to each is their own when it comes to abortion however, there is also the opportunity for these newborn babies to be given up for adoption after birth. It is all just a very emotional and challenging decision for most of these women to go through especially after noticing that some women in the film are pregnant with twins. I just think some people need to be more responsible and sexually educated to avoid unwanted pregnancies so it can work out for both the man and woman because it does not just happen on its own.
John Oliver’s comical video on the “Hobby Lobby” as they refuse to provide their employees with contraceptive services as a violation to their religious beliefs. Oliver clearly makes a joke out of it because the company is trying to strive for religious rights but yet a corporation can’t just pick and choose what laws to obey or deny if it’s already embedded in the given city or state. Overall I feel like religion should not interfere or influence a woman’s contraceptive decision. I wouldn’t want someone to try and control my personal preference that may have an impact on my own health and lifestyle. Fawzina shares an image that states “NO TO TEXAS ABORTION BAN” “OUTRAGED!” as this is a current issue that the state is trying to pass a law to restrict women from an abortion, I honestly find that so crazy it is unbelievable.
