Reproductive Rights Argumentative Analysis

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The beginning date when women began fighting for their reproductive rights is uncertain; however, it has been a long struggle that has been going on for years and is still an issue today. People have not regularly protested until recently, due to new laws and more opinions being vocalized. These laws and opinions cause others to stand up for their rights and start movements. There are two sides to this controversy. One side is against reproductive rights and the other is in favor of reproductive rights. Both sides perform movements supporting their position. Even though there are only two sides, there are many different reasons for one to choose the position he or she is in. A few rights that women are struggling for are having access to reliable …show more content…
When a person is in favor of reproductive rights, he or she supports by voting, being apart of movements, or peacefully protesting the ideas that infringe reproductive rights. In an article, it states, “One of the most important fronts in the struggle for women's human rights is around sexual and reproductive autonomy” (“Women’s Health,” 2017, para. 1). This informs the reader that reproductive rights are still being fought along with women’s rights. It also shows that women’s rights are basic human rights, and that means the world is not gender equal due to the need for only women’s rights. This article is an advocate for reproductive rights and discusses how women’s reproductive health is in danger. It introduces a campaign that one can be apart of that helps support the rights to a woman’s body. The article then states, “Women and girls are especially vulnerable to human rights violations regarding their sexual and reproductive health” (“Women’s Health,” 2017, para. 2). This shows that women are considered insignificant, which makes their fight for reproductive rights weakened and in need of more …show more content…
The main subtopics that are being debated whether or not they are ethical are abortion and menstrual cycles. People believe that abortions are immoral, while others believe it is a woman’s choice. In an article, it discusses that abortion is “a constitutionally protected right” (Morris, 2016, para. 19). This provides the support that whether one is against or for abortion, it is a protected right in the constitution that cannot be infringed. According to the author, taking away the right of abortion is breaking the law. Then, some people believe that menstrual cycles are mandatory. “There's absolutely no medical need to have a period when you're on contraception” (Doucleff, 2016, para. 2). This shows the reader that periods are not medically mandatory. This article supports the woman’s choice of deciding if she wants to have her menstrual cycle. It discusses that women do not need a menstrual cycle; therefore, forcing them into having one is against their reproductive