Good Abortion Research Proposal Example

What is abortion?

The termination of a pregnancy by removing or displacing from the womb an embryo or fetus before it is able to survive on its own.

What are the different kinds of abortions? For example induced, spontaneous, late term.

What is the history behind the procedure?
What are scientific statistics of the procedure?
Is it dangerous?
Does it cause physical harm?
How frequent are they?
Social History of Abortion
Has this been a socially acceptable way to terminate a pregnancy? Why or why not?
Was this procedure available before it became legal?
Does religion play a role? Economics?
Political Nature and Ramifications of Abortion
Status prior to Roe v. Wade
Planned Parenthood of Missouri v. Danforth
Akron v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health
Webster v. Reproductive Services
Planned Parent of Southeastern Pa v. Casey
RU-486
Partial Birth Abortion Bill
Some states have severe limits on abortions and the types of abortions offered.
So What’s the Problem With Abortion?
Right to life groups
Religious groups
Feminist groups
Any other groups
Debate over when a life becomes a life
Current trends in political circles including states’ rights
Should it be only legal only in cases of rape or incest?
Does it violate a person’s freedom of choice?
Does it provide an option for financial freedom?
What is the Future of Abortion?
Since Roe v. Wade there has been more of a backlash to place limitations on abortions. Why?

Why are people killing other people over abortion?

Can science provide us with answers to make an informed decision on abortion? Why have they not done so?
Will there ever be any resolution as globalization and technology advances?

Works Cited

“Abortion Law, History & Religion". Childbirth By Choice Trust. Archived on 8 February 2008.
Retrieved 23 March 2008.
Bazelon, Emily. “The Dawn of the Post-Clinic Abortion.” The New York Times. August 28,
2014. Web. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/magazine/the-dawn-of-the-post-clinic-abortion.html?_r=0.
Richardson, John. “The Abortion Ministry of Dr. Willie Parker.” Esquire Magazine. July 30,
2014. Web. Retrieved from http://www.esquire.com/features/abortion-ministry-of-dr-willie-parker-0914.
Thompson, Chrissie. “Bill Would Ban Abortion after Downs Syndrome Diagnosis.”
Cincinnati.com. February 10, 2015. Web. Retrieved from http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2015/02/10/ohio-anti-abortion-group-lays-legislative-agenda/23171035/.
Wilson, Jacque. “Before and After Roe v. Wade.” Cnn.com. January 22, 2013. Web.
Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/22/health/roe-wade-abortion-timeline/.