Introduction
Significance of abortion Abortion is a controversial topic because many women believe they have a right to choose abortion, while others believe fetuses have a right to life. People have believed men don’t deserve a stance on abortion, as only women can become pregnant; regardless, women and men all over the world voice their beliefs.
Exploration
According to Article VII of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone deserves protection from discrimination. In some cultures, fetuses are discriminated against when denied rights, while in other cultures, abortion is ethical. In what ways does abortion discriminate? Discrimination is defined as unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person. Abortion is discriminatory …show more content…
In the article “Impact of Abortion on Society,” sociologists inform readers about negative effects abortion has on society and the economy, specifically regarding “Generation Y.” Generation Y is anyone born in the ‘80s or ‘90s, and is the generation most affected by abortion. In the article, sociologists state, “one in three… of [Generation Y] have been aborted”(par 28). When over 30% of a generation is aborted, the effect on the economy will become evident in the future. As this generation is now beginning to work, the economy will see the effects of missing workforce members. Eventually, future generations after Generation Y will increasingly become smaller while the economic damage done will be …show more content…
In the article “Scientists Attest To Life Beginning At Conception,” author Randy Alcom convinces pro-choicers that life begins at conception using scientists’ testimonies. There is debate around what defines life, and research has been conducted to resolve this issue. In the article, scientist Jerome LeJeune states, “‘after fertilization has taken place a new human being has come into being… it is evidence’”(par 5). His studies prove life begins at conception because new DNA has never existed before, and will never be duplicated again. The unique cells thus deserve recognition and protection. If citizens’ DNA is protected, fetal DNA deserves
Significance of abortion Abortion is a controversial topic because many women believe they have a right to choose abortion, while others believe fetuses have a right to life. People have believed men don’t deserve a stance on abortion, as only women can become pregnant; regardless, women and men all over the world voice their beliefs.
Exploration
According to Article VII of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone deserves protection from discrimination. In some cultures, fetuses are discriminated against when denied rights, while in other cultures, abortion is ethical. In what ways does abortion discriminate? Discrimination is defined as unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person. Abortion is discriminatory …show more content…
In the article “Impact of Abortion on Society,” sociologists inform readers about negative effects abortion has on society and the economy, specifically regarding “Generation Y.” Generation Y is anyone born in the ‘80s or ‘90s, and is the generation most affected by abortion. In the article, sociologists state, “one in three… of [Generation Y] have been aborted”(par 28). When over 30% of a generation is aborted, the effect on the economy will become evident in the future. As this generation is now beginning to work, the economy will see the effects of missing workforce members. Eventually, future generations after Generation Y will increasingly become smaller while the economic damage done will be …show more content…
In the article “Scientists Attest To Life Beginning At Conception,” author Randy Alcom convinces pro-choicers that life begins at conception using scientists’ testimonies. There is debate around what defines life, and research has been conducted to resolve this issue. In the article, scientist Jerome LeJeune states, “‘after fertilization has taken place a new human being has come into being… it is evidence’”(par 5). His studies prove life begins at conception because new DNA has never existed before, and will never be duplicated again. The unique cells thus deserve recognition and protection. If citizens’ DNA is protected, fetal DNA deserves