Autonomous Abortions: The Inhibiting of Women's Autonomy through Legal Ultrasound Requirements

Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal 22 (1):35-58 (2012)
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Abstract

Recently, we have seen various proposed laws that would require that women considering abortions be given ultrasounds along with explanations of these ultrasounds. Proponents of these laws could argue that they are assisting with autonomous abortion choices by providing needed information, especially about the ontological status of the fetus. Arguing against these proposed laws, I first claim that their supporters fail to appreciate how personalized an abortion choice must be. Second, I argue that these laws would provide the pregnant woman no control over when and to what extent emotion is inserted into her deliberation. This unjustly inhibits her autonomy, making these ultrasound laws unjustified.

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James Rocha
California State University, Fresno

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