The Abortion Debate

Introduction

Abortion remains one of the most persistent controversial issues in American politics and culture. Since the legalization of abortion in 1973, competing groups have fought to either increase or restrict access to the procedure, leading to heated discussions among religious organizations, political groups, judges, and state legislatures. That conflict is reflective of the country's ambivalence over abortion. While it is always depicted as a two-sided discourse, the abortion controversy is quite complex, involving multifaceted speculation on ethics, biology, and constitutional rights (Jones 6). Therefore, this topic warrants a detailed study because abortion remains one of the most common medical procedures women aged between 15

The study is useful as it helps understand the impact of abortion in both local and international demographic populations. It also helps to understand economic trends as a defense for reforming laws to minimize the rate of induced abortions. The major issue surrounding the topic is that those who identify themselves as pro-life, often argue that abortion is wrong because it ends human life, which they believe starts at conception. Nevertheless, some pro-lifers contend that abortion should be permitted in cases of incest. That also includes cases when the pregnancy threatens the health or life of the mother. This paper seeks to understand the reasons why women go ahead with taking the life of a partly unborn child. After conducting this research, I hope to comprehend women's reasons for having abortions. Information can be got from public discourses and policies concerning abortion and unwanted pregnancy. Over the last two decades, demographic changes have highlighted the need for a reassessment of why women choose to have abortions despite the health risks involved in the medical

Abortions often place the life of the mother at risk and may complicate the condition of the mother, resulting in either the demise of the mother or both the mother and child. Studies overwhelmingly support the view that the mortality and morbidity of authorized abortions are higher compared to that of carrying a pregnancy to term. Indeed, abortion is never a morally acceptable option. Critics point out that it is often a serious act of violence against a mother and her unborn child