Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: In "The Feminist Case Against Abortion," Foster redefines the ideograph of <choice> in a way that is both pro-woman and pro-life.She supports her definition with genetic and analogical arguments from the past.Her focus on <choice> makes her speech a unique voice in the larger abortion debate and avoids the stalemate caused by opposing sides that function under totally different value systems.CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Abortion remains one of the most controversial issues in our society.1 Recent efforts by Republicans to limit access to abortion and other reproductive services through initiatives to defund Planned Parenthood and Title X, 2 reimpose the Mexico City Policy, 3and provide additional protections for health care providers that refuse to perform abortions or offer contraceptives have prompted Democratic organizations and several women's groups to label their efforts as a "War on Women."The War on Women became a major focus of both the GOP and DNC campaigns during the 2012 election and was highlighted in both parties' national conventions in September of 2012.Additionally, U.S. Representative Todd Akin ignited a firestorm of controversy with his remarks concerning abortion in the case of rape or incest.4 When asked if women who become pregnant because of rape should be able to have an abortion, he said that they should not.He added that it was his understanding that women rarely get pregnant 1 Dorothy E. McBride, Abortion in the United States.(Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO Inc) 3.2 Title X is a federal family planning program that provides birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases to low-income women.3 The Mexico City is known by detractors as the "global gag rule."It was first implemented by President Reagan in 1984.It was later rescinded by President Clinton, re-implemented by President George W. Bush, and rescinded again by President Obama.The rule prohibited US funding of any international organization that had anything to do with providing abortion services or counseling.4 By Jonathan Weisman and John Eligon, "G.O.P. Trying to Oust Akin From Race for Rape Remarks," New
Author: Katie Bentley
Institution: University of Dayton
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2611880976