Abortion has been prevalent in our society at any given point in time. Whether it has been legal or not, women have continuously sought out abortion. In 1880, abortion was banned in the United States unless it could save the mother’s life. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, many different issues caused the ban on abortion. Men in the medical field felt as if midwives who performed abortion were a threat to them. The United States government was also concerned at this time over the declining birth rates of whites. The availability and safety of illegal abortions was dependent on the particular woman. Wealthier women could leave the country to seek safer help. Poorer women may perform self abortions, with sharp instruments or harmful chemicals.
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She expresses that abortion is a social good. Pollitt explains that legalizing abortion saved women from death, injury, and potential arrest. Legalization of abortion also allows women to commit to furthering their education which is extremely important in today’s society. Pollitt acknowledges the fact that many pro-lifers are religion driven and feel like baby’s lives are in imminent danger. If a woman is forced to carry a baby, she enters a terrifying loss of control over her own fate. It is evident that our society is one that is “actively hostile to women’s ambitions for a better life” (Pollitt, 4). Many people understand situational abortion, meaning they understand abortion on conditions of a rape or a medical emergency. But Pollitt asks, “Why can’t a woman just say this isn’t the right time for me?” Pollitt expresses that many believe that “motherhood is a default setting for a woman’s life” (Pollitt,4 ), and this is just not …show more content…
Instead, in this article, shock tactic is used to sway an audience. In Katha Pollit’s article, “Abortion: No More Apologies”, many different examples from different time periods are given with sufficient evidence to back them up. Pollit’s article comes from an open mind, not a distraught heart. Pollitt is aware that it is a difficult topic to address, but it is ultimately that particular woman’s decision. In my opinion, Pollitt makes a much better argument because she is able to support her claims with evidence including personal stories, recolition of bills, and examples from various points in
She expresses that abortion is a social good. Pollitt explains that legalizing abortion saved women from death, injury, and potential arrest. Legalization of abortion also allows women to commit to furthering their education which is extremely important in today’s society. Pollitt acknowledges the fact that many pro-lifers are religion driven and feel like baby’s lives are in imminent danger. If a woman is forced to carry a baby, she enters a terrifying loss of control over her own fate. It is evident that our society is one that is “actively hostile to women’s ambitions for a better life” (Pollitt, 4). Many people understand situational abortion, meaning they understand abortion on conditions of a rape or a medical emergency. But Pollitt asks, “Why can’t a woman just say this isn’t the right time for me?” Pollitt expresses that many believe that “motherhood is a default setting for a woman’s life” (Pollitt,4 ), and this is just not …show more content…
Instead, in this article, shock tactic is used to sway an audience. In Katha Pollit’s article, “Abortion: No More Apologies”, many different examples from different time periods are given with sufficient evidence to back them up. Pollit’s article comes from an open mind, not a distraught heart. Pollitt is aware that it is a difficult topic to address, but it is ultimately that particular woman’s decision. In my opinion, Pollitt makes a much better argument because she is able to support her claims with evidence including personal stories, recolition of bills, and examples from various points in