Abortion: is it morally and ethically correct?!

This week I and three of my course mates had to facilitate an assessed discussion as part of the Ethics, Issues and Crisis Management unit. The theme was “In what circumstances is it ethical to kill?” -a very broad and sensitive subject, which includes topics like abortion (and if it is morally and ethically correct), euthanasia (and if it’s should be legal around the world or not) and other several touching case studies related to “Ethical killing”. The theme that raised the biggest wave of reaction evidently was abortions (just to note: 9 contributors of the discussion were women and only one male participant).

The discussion lasted for several minutes and different interesting opinions and believes were raised. Culture, religion, social background, disability and many more issues that affect people judgments on abortions. I personally believe that it is preferable to prevent unwanted pregnancies effectively in the first place rather than be faced with the dilemma of whether or not to have an abortion. It can be done by educating man and  women of all ages about  contraceptive use and more accurate representation of sexual relationships and more accurate information about sexual health in the media

Some ‘food for thoughts’, facts and statistics about abortions:

Facts on abortions by ‘EDUCATION FOR CHOICE’: There is no evidence that women are opting to use abortion as a form of contraception. The vast majority of women requesting abortion have tried and failed to use contraception effectively. No 100% safe method of contraception is yet available, so for women who are sexually active and become pregnant, but do not want to have children at this point in their lives, abortion sometimes seems like the best option.

Statistics on abortion by ‘EDUCATION FOR CHOICE’: It is a continuation of a gradual increase in abortion numbers year on year. It is likely that the increase is down to two key factors: a desire by several women to have fewer children and a desire to delay childbirth until later in life

The statistics suggest that people in England and Wales continue to be sexually active regardless of their marital status or desire for children, and many see abortion as a useful last resort for those unable to contemplate pregnancy, childbirth and parenting at a particular moment in their lives.

Through this blog I would like my followers and colleagues to share some personal views on the case.

KRISTINA’S HINT FOR THE FOLLOWERS:

As this time sexually orientated subject was raised I decided that it is appropriate to remind everybody that abortions is not the only threat that nation could be facing, sexual transmitted disease could affect anyone. For example Chlamydia is a widespread infection amongst young sexually active people. You may have Chlamydia even though you have no symptoms. It can be easily treated so see visit this link below and get a free confidential test now.                   

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