Abortion

Table of Contents

Abstract3

Introduction4

Abortion4

Background4

Statement of Problem5

Aims of the Research5

Research Assumption6

Research Hypothesis6

Literature Review7

Primary Research7

Abortion and US Law8

Abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court8

Ethics and religious perspective of abortion11

Abortion from the religious point of view12

Moral, ethical and legal13

Research Methodology14

Conclusion17

Abstract

Abortion is very common in the American society as compared to past years, and the rates of abortion are increasing day by day. The issue of abortion is a psychological, social and ethical dilemma. It has become a controversial issue.

Worldwide, there are various cultures, philosophies and religions with different positions on the exact moment when the embryo becomes a "human being with a soul." There are traditions that believe in the humanization late .1.Others believe that life begins only when the fetus is "viable”. Many religions oppose abortion but believe that abortion is allowed under certain conditions, while others left to the discretion of the individual according to what their conscience. Abortion is the controversial issue. Abortion is right or wrong at the aspects of religion, moral and ethical. From some moral, religious, and cultural vantage points, abortion is murder. Others view abortion as a fundamental right that, whether grounded in privacy, liberty, equality, or autonomy, must remain unfettered to ensure full emancipation.

The data was collected through qualitative method and quantitive method. After research and data analysis the result is every girl and women has right to take decision of abortion no one should have interfere this personal decision because it is personal decision.

Introduction

Abortion

Abortion is defined as the removal and expulsion of the fetus or embryo from the uterus of women in order to end the pregnancy. Abortion provides insurance against unwanted pregnancies since abortion is the only birth control method which allows women to avoid an unwanted birth once they are pregnant. The decision is normally taken in the case of forced pregnancies or morally wrongful decisions made by underage kids (Laurence, 2008).

Background

The control of fertility is a practice addressed by humans since ancient times. There are records related to preconception and post conception practices throughout ancient, medieval, and present times. In Egypt, archeologists found papyrus leaves with recipes instructing women to use certain herbs and natural substances to prevent contraception; even removal of the ovaries was already practiced by ancient Egyptians; however, this practice was restricted to rich and powerful men. Ancient Hebrews practiced the oldest known method of contraception defined as coitus interrupts. Around fetus was considered as having the same rights as a person. In this instance, it was decided that while the fetus was inside a woman, it was part of the woman, and as soon as the child was born, it had the same rights as any person.

Pregnancy has a different significance depending on (a) a woman's age; (b) the locale where she lives; (c) her socioeconomic status; (d) cultural background; and (e) period in time. For instance, a very young woman might decide she is not prepared to have a child; whereas, an older woman who has finished school and has a secure job and income might decide ...