The author talks about how the conversation around eugenics is similar to the Pro-Choice movement in the 1960-70s. She explains how there is a stigma behind the word “eugenics” and questions whether it’s wrong to use new technology to improve the human race. She concludes the article by talking about the political opposition of eugenics. This article will be useful in the paper because it provides a different perspective of the ethics behind biotechnology.…
This book argues that the unborn child still has the right to live and that abortion is wrong in many ways. At the end of the book it goes on to suggest alternative choices for pregnant women instead of abortion. The second book I used in my research was the book called The Pro-Choice Movement: Organization and Activism in the Abortion Conflict by Suzanne Staggenborg. In this book the author talks all about the legalization of abortion. Everything from its origins, its history, pro choice movement organizations and interviews with pro choice activists.…
The mid twentieth century was a defining moment in American history-particularly with respect to the securing of ladies' rights. While the period was thought to be prosperous and later idea to be a cheerful time, in reality, it was a period of grave social clash and human enduring (Parish, 110). Among the individuals who persevered through much enduring were ladies. As Margaret Sanger discovered, ladies, particularly the individuals who were poor, had no way out with respect to pregnancy. The main route not to get pregnant was by not having intercourse a decision that was quite often the husband's.…
As time goes on, humans adapt their ideologies to the present era, whether or not others agree. “The Right To One’s Body” by Margaret Sanger, discusses about birth control and female choices to copulate. Women can work, vote and enjoy life, however they cannot choose the number of children nor when they want to mate. World War One brought new opportunities to female to work in factories, however as WWI ends and the new era begins. Female started to change from the victorian values, ankle-length skirts and housewife, to the new women, knee-length skirt, alcohol and other entertainment.…
They want each person to conform to society, all as equals, dependent upon each other. There is something inherently wrong with taking a child from its mother--even if the mother is not supposed to have any attachment to the child. The child is something that she alone has nurtured, and thus, she alone deserves the reward. It is ironic that in very human nature, the individual holds such an important role in childbirth, and Equality’s society completely disregards this. Though the male does play the traditional role in procreation, their role is no less immoral.…
By definition an abortion is the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of a fetus or embryo from a woman’s uterus before sustainability. There are two categories of abortions, spontaneous or intentional and intentional abortions have different classification such as, therapeutic and elective. I strongly believe as a woman's body is her own to do with whatever she so chooses. Therefore, on the topic of abortions, I am Pro-choice.…
The author’s main objective is to explain how the movement for reproductive autonomy can be purposeful if every individual and organization that shares a common ground can work in areas where they are most effective and to explain the value in choice. The author believes that the success and strength of a movement come from the partnerships of any group or individual person reaching out to their own communities in their own unique ways as opposed to a monolithic organization. In order for this to happen, the author argues that one should not be judgmental of the way an organization…
Reiman and Marquis have two different moral principles when it comes to the topic of abortion. Reiman quotes, “My focus, then, is strictly on the question whether killing a fetus is morally murder. I take it that, if abortion is not morally murder if it is not gravely immoral killing then women’s right to control her body implies that abortion is ethically justifiable as long as its authorized by a pregnant women” (Arthur L. Caplan & Robert Arp, 2014 p.112). Reiman falls under the category of utilitarianism moral code because he believes on doing what’s best for the majority of people to maximize happiness. Reiman refers to an unborn baby as a fetus explaining that it doesn’t have the same rights for itself, which the women has over itself.…
With Brenda Allen’s “Sexuality Matters,” breaking the notion that sexuality only refers to who one is sexually attracted to limits all the understanding of how everything interrelates. Thus, Allen’s chapter pushed into the idea of connecting reproductive rights and sexual orientation under the single label sexuality. Furthermore, in Margaret Sanger’s “Birth Control – A Parent’s Problem or a Woman’s?” she brings reproductive rights full circle to feminism by stating that through women given more freedom through decisions and choice. These newly acquired decisions and choices help to empower a woman, which is part of feminism.…
I. Introduction Born in the 1960s, Carolyn grew up in a time of changing contemporary standards concerning female sexuality and feminism. The culture in which she was raised informed many behavioral decisions she made throughout mate selection, pregnancy and childrearing. With little ability to compare her own female experiences to those of her somewhat absent mother, Carolyn worked closely with her father, husband and friends to inform herself on life changes she would have to make to accommodate her changing body. Her values and style of parenting evolved as a result of her self-sufficiency adopted to survive a contemporary life.…
Abortion is a growing controversial issue in the world today, mainly in the United States. “Abortion is one the most common medical performed in the United States each year” (Suzann, 1). The issue has become more prominent as years’ progress for a variety of reasons, to include the fact that the “traditional” family’s existence is fading. Abortion became legalized during the Roe v Wade case in 1973, now a little over one million abortions are performed each year. Women are becoming undesirably pregnant at alarming rates, many who feel they are unable to effectively take care of a child.…
Martin reveals the raw feelings of the science textbook authors behind the completely natural process of menstruation. Martin goes into detail about how women are viewed as baby producers and if they fail to accomplish that task, according to the textbooks, they have failed to fulfill their womanly duty (486). Martin provides a clear example of a women feeling inferior, when she says “In the case of women, the monthly cycle is described as being designed to produce eggs and prepare a suitable place for them to be. Fertilized and grown-all to the end of making babies. But the enthusiasm ends there” (486).…
The debate over abortion reached another peak over the summer as pro-life supporters faced one of their biggest defeats, in the Supreme Court 's ruling for the Whole Woman 's Health V, Hellerstedt case. In The New York Times article "Where the Pro-Life Movement Goes Next" author Mary Ziegler blames the movement 's recent struggles on their failure to maintain a positive image in the media, as well as accusing the government for over stepping their boundaries by deciding when life begins in the early stages of pregnancy. While pro-life activist have gained a bad reputation through their strong ties to radical republicans, the main reason for their struggles in today 's society is growing amount of moderates on the topic. Which is the result…
Isaiah Rodriguez Professor Van Hoff Comp and Lit 101 16 October 2016 Abortion, the process of terminating a pregnancy, is an extremely controversial issue in terms of morality and politics. While abortion can occur naturally via miscarriage, induced abortion is an intentional procedure involving surgery or medication to terminate a pregnancy. Abortion has been debated by the Supreme Court throughout recent history and by both ends of the political spectrum. This governmental debate has lead to a myriad of social opinions. The various sociological perspectives define a variety of beliefs about abortion and can help people in understanding the recent debate over Planned Parenthood funding.…
Women’s reproductive rights are a human right that cannot be taken away. Due to religion and/or lack of education, women do not have the freedom and privacy to choose what is best for their bodies. This social injustice is highly neglected upon because people feel uncomfortable talking about a topic that millions of women struggle with on the daily basis. Although women’s rights have improved drastically, women around the world still face oppression on a daily basis and women’s reproductive rights are rarely enforced.…