What does it mean to be a woman in 2015? The world we live in is both exhilarating and intimidating at the same time. Years ago, there were not the demands on women such as expectations to be superwoman and do it all with aplomb. Today we have choices—lots of choices—but not all of those choices are straightforward or uncomplicated. With all the phenomenal scientific breakthroughs regarding genetic testing, we are put in the challenging situation of having to wrestle with moral dilemmas regarding our unborn children and our personal bodies. Just because it has been made possible by scientific innovations, is it always the right choice?
As seems to be the norm with new developments in scientific testing, attached is going to most likely be …show more content…
“Congratulations!’ or ‘When’s the baby due?” are the usual responses.” There are very few readers who would not experience immediate emotions, one way or the other. Then the question “’Are you going to have the Testing?’” evokes another type of emotion altogether, albeit not an elated one and possibly even one of awkwardness. The readers are bound to know what the question is referring to, considered the title of the article “Women have the right to prenatal genetic testing—and to choose abortion.”’” When we ask about The Testing, we’re actually asking: Are you a person who would have an abortion?’” quoted from the article, leaves no doubt to the author’s attempt to invoke emotional …show more content…
The stories both offer the benefits of genetic testing, but one predicts futuristic possibilities of designing babies, while the other relates a personal and emotion situation the author found herself involved in and the choice she made. Both articles made compelling arguments for genetic testing being beneficial but “Would easy in-utero genetic testing encourage abortions?” addressed the implications of choosing to terminate based on personal preference rather than medical need. The article by Ms. Morton defended her right to choose by offering up her own very private situation and the anguish brought on herself and her husband. Both articles offer persuasive examples of why genetic testing could be a blessing and a
As seems to be the norm with new developments in scientific testing, attached is going to most likely be …show more content…
“Congratulations!’ or ‘When’s the baby due?” are the usual responses.” There are very few readers who would not experience immediate emotions, one way or the other. Then the question “’Are you going to have the Testing?’” evokes another type of emotion altogether, albeit not an elated one and possibly even one of awkwardness. The readers are bound to know what the question is referring to, considered the title of the article “Women have the right to prenatal genetic testing—and to choose abortion.”’” When we ask about The Testing, we’re actually asking: Are you a person who would have an abortion?’” quoted from the article, leaves no doubt to the author’s attempt to invoke emotional …show more content…
The stories both offer the benefits of genetic testing, but one predicts futuristic possibilities of designing babies, while the other relates a personal and emotion situation the author found herself involved in and the choice she made. Both articles made compelling arguments for genetic testing being beneficial but “Would easy in-utero genetic testing encourage abortions?” addressed the implications of choosing to terminate based on personal preference rather than medical need. The article by Ms. Morton defended her right to choose by offering up her own very private situation and the anguish brought on herself and her husband. Both articles offer persuasive examples of why genetic testing could be a blessing and a