Moral and Ethical Reasons for Abortion
Abortion is the process of abolishing a pregnancy, leading to the pulling out of an embryo before it survives outside the womb. Induced abortion refers to an abortion that occurs when deliberate procedures are taken to terminate the pregnancy (Baker 2019). The reasons for carrying out abortion are diverse and vary worldwide. Reasons can include lack of support, wishing to continue with education, domestic violence, inability to raise a kid, or advancing career. The controversy around abortion is an ongoing debate and battle in the United States and worldwide. It is the most alienating issue in the discourse of the American public. Abortion views encompass religious, political, cultural, and political connotations. There are various moral and ethical reasons why a woman would opt for abortion that individuals and social support. This study focuses on the two most commonly cited moral and ethical reasons for abortion, which include bodily autonomy and quality of life for both the mother and the child