This is the best article I have yet to read on abortion in the nine year's I've spent in gender studies.
It also reinforces my belief that no woman is likely to undergo (any of) the procedure(s) on a whim, because she didn't feel up to insisting that he wear a condom.
I think everyone should read this article. I agree--knowing what really happens during an abortion, you're not going to undertake the procedure lightly. It rather /sucks/ that the right demonizes those who support "pro-choice"--like, those who have abortions are so cruel that they suck brains out of babies on a whim.
Indeed. That said, I was really impressed by the article's objectivity. I've rarely seen it pulled of as well elsewhere.
Stance in Japan is that abortion is legal and a lot of women have them. There's no anti-choice movement. It's no different than any other medical procedure.
Women who have had abortions often pay to place a small Jizo statue in the grounds of a Buddhist temple. You've probably seen pictures of hundreds of little statues wearing bibs and hats - that's what those are. The family prays for the soul of the baby and apologizes for being unable to bring it into the world. It's something of a cash cow for the temples, but I think it really does help the mothers.
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on 2006-02-28 07:10 pm (UTC)What's the stance in Japan?
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on 2006-03-01 07:16 am (UTC)Stance in Japan is that abortion is legal and a lot of women have them. There's no anti-choice movement. It's no different than any other medical procedure.
Women who have had abortions often pay to place a small Jizo statue in the grounds of a Buddhist temple. You've probably seen pictures of hundreds of little statues wearing bibs and hats - that's what those are. The family prays for the soul of the baby and apologizes for being unable to bring it into the world. It's something of a cash cow for the temples, but I think it really does help the mothers.