The Controversial Issues Of Abortion In The 1800's

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Abstract Over the years there has been a controversial debate over the issue of abortion dating back to the early 1800’s. States and laws have set limitations on abortions, which have drastically changed society, technology, doctors, and even the lives of babies. The main issue has been whether to consider when the fetus actually begins to have life. Sadly, this issue has been greatly overlooked. The focus is no longer on the mother let alone the human being she has inside, it has been about power and money. It is important to come to a conclusion that at the end of the day the one who suffers is either the mother of the child or the child. Providing adequate procedures and support will increase the assurance of the women making the correct…show more content…
Abortion was legal within the United States until early 19th century; women celebrated the fact that they were able to obtain an abortion. Ancient Greeks and Christian philosophers agreed that abortion was morally acceptable before “quickening” (Runkle, 1998). Quickening is when the fetus has gained a soul; this was determined by the movement of the fetus and was said to initiate during the fourth and fifth month of the pregnancy (Runkle, 1998). History says that women have been helping each other to abort because they had no other alternatives (Lewis, 1993). Early abortion methods included toxic douches, potions and suppositories (Abortion methods). Surprisingly, it was not until the late 1800’s that in Western Europe and within the United States doctors provided abortion and appropriate training for women, but without legal prohibitions. The United States wanted to advocate laws that would bring safety to women and decrease illegal…show more content…
Abortion will never find its equilibrium and no one society will come to an agreement. Abortion laws have been implemented in order to help women, because regardless of the opinion of people they are still human and need help. There will never be a right way to go about abortion because everyone has their own sets of opinion. The only adequate solution would be to provide clinics for women, help, set laws, rule, and requirements. Because at the final moment it is up to the mother whether or not to abort. The government, religion, politics, or human-beings have no choice but to step back and give women the power to decide because if legal abortion is not set illegal abortion will continue. Illegal abortion is a dangerous process and can only hurt the situation. Thus, suggesting that abortion remains legal because if not abortion will still be happening some way or

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