Taboo to Acceptance: The Legal Transformation of Abortion Rights in India - 19/12/24
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), abortion is characterized as "the expulsion or extraction from its mother of a fetus or embryo weighing less than 500 grams." Abortion laws represent essential legal frameworks necessary for governing the legality and reducing the stigma associated with pregnancy termination in our society. These laws play a crucial role in establishing clear guidelines and regulations for the termination of pregnancies, and ensuring safe and accessible procedures while addressing societal attitudes and perceptions surrounding reproductive rights. In India, the legality of abortion is ensured through the enactment of various laws. This legal framework has elicited differing perspectives within society. Some view abortion as a significant advancement for female reproductive rights, considering it a boon that provides women with autonomy over their bodies and reproductive choices. On the other hand, some vehemently oppose abortion, equating it to nothing short of murder. These contrasting viewpoints underscore the complex ethical and moral considerations surrounding abortion in Indian society. However, the MTP Act reduced maternal mortality rates, yet unsafe abortions rise due to accessibility and awareness gaps. Addressing these demands proactive promotion of the act and contraceptives, using interactive methods for both urban and rural areas hold utmost importance. By enacting and enforcing comprehensive abortion laws, our nation can effectively safeguard the health and well-being of individuals seeking pregnancy termination, promote reproductive autonomy, and mitigate the stigma and discrimination often associated with this aspect of reproductive healthcare.
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