Part A Following the Supreme Court decision of Roe V. Wade in 1973, the arguments for abortion has reached a fever pitch, both socially and within the political sphere. The highly contentious argument surrounding the pro-life and pro-choice positions of the abortion debate begins with the diametrically opposing viewpoints of when human life actually begins. Furthermore, there are other issues involving women’s rights that can also be challenged within the scope of abortion.
So when does life truly begin for a fetus? John Noonan stands on the prolife position; moreover, he contends that the fetus early in conception is a person with a right to life. He emphasizes that human beings should follow the method of direct perception, which states …show more content…
Glover, CC 77). He identifies that personhood starts when one develops self-consciousness because the level of cognition is vital to differentiate human beings from other species. For this reason, Glover asserts that a fetus is not considered a person due to the absence of consciousness; thus, it is morally permissible to abort it. For example, a human being in a coma state is also not considered a person, for he/she has lost all self-consciousness, which restrains him/her from doing anything; therefore, it is considered a vegetable (7. Doppelt, …show more content…
Therefore, Glover demands attention to women’s fundamental rights as he states that injustice and unhappiness are the primary elements that are ruling over women when they are forced to carry an unwanted child (14. Glover, CC 76). Pregnant women are bound to make decisions that will deeply affect their lives, including abortion or nurturing an unwanted child, either choice leaving her with lasting repercussions. Women in this particular situation do not have control over their own lives because they are being deprived of their freedom of choice. By denying this freedom, pregnant women are not allowed to enjoy daily activities they would otherwise experience if they were not pregnant. If she were a student, she would have to quit school and reject any future job opportunity. Moreover, she will have to deal with a lifetime of undesirable parenthood (15. Glover, CC 76). Therefore, pregnancy not only limits the actions a woman but also takes away all of her fundamental rights, such as the rights to health, life, equality and choice. For this reason, it is important to note that autonomy and personal freedom of women are just as important as their right to
So when does life truly begin for a fetus? John Noonan stands on the prolife position; moreover, he contends that the fetus early in conception is a person with a right to life. He emphasizes that human beings should follow the method of direct perception, which states …show more content…
Glover, CC 77). He identifies that personhood starts when one develops self-consciousness because the level of cognition is vital to differentiate human beings from other species. For this reason, Glover asserts that a fetus is not considered a person due to the absence of consciousness; thus, it is morally permissible to abort it. For example, a human being in a coma state is also not considered a person, for he/she has lost all self-consciousness, which restrains him/her from doing anything; therefore, it is considered a vegetable (7. Doppelt, …show more content…
Therefore, Glover demands attention to women’s fundamental rights as he states that injustice and unhappiness are the primary elements that are ruling over women when they are forced to carry an unwanted child (14. Glover, CC 76). Pregnant women are bound to make decisions that will deeply affect their lives, including abortion or nurturing an unwanted child, either choice leaving her with lasting repercussions. Women in this particular situation do not have control over their own lives because they are being deprived of their freedom of choice. By denying this freedom, pregnant women are not allowed to enjoy daily activities they would otherwise experience if they were not pregnant. If she were a student, she would have to quit school and reject any future job opportunity. Moreover, she will have to deal with a lifetime of undesirable parenthood (15. Glover, CC 76). Therefore, pregnancy not only limits the actions a woman but also takes away all of her fundamental rights, such as the rights to health, life, equality and choice. For this reason, it is important to note that autonomy and personal freedom of women are just as important as their right to