Navigating the Ethical Dilemma of Abortion: A Compassionate Approach

Name Institutional Affiliations Date Social Issue: Abortion Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before due delivery date whether medically or naturally. Miscarriage as a form of abortion (spontaneous) occurs naturally and the pregnant mother has no control over it thus engages induction through medical procedure. However, from most humans’ point of view, the term abortion generally refers to induced abortion that involves a deliberate decision to terminate pregnancy and the procedures therein may vary based on the gestation age of the fetus and women’s health. Such varying and contradicting definitions of abortion makes this process a highly contentious social issue that affects a wide range of humans and groups within a society but most especially the women carrying such pregnancies. Just as the legalities and regulations governing abortion varies widely across the globe, so does the ethical and moral considerations that shape most humans personal beliefs and values regarding abortion. To this effect, it is imperative to have a balance between the goods and the evils of abortion while arguing this process from a humane point of view. Abortion as a social issue affects a wide range of stakeholders and groups but the key focus in this essay will be the pregnant women as these are the people directly affected by abortion. However, just to mention, partners and