SOC323H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Squeegee Man, Abortion Debate, Squeegee
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Right to life of unborn take legal & moral precedence over women"s right to choice (life over choice) not compelling enough to overwrite life, despite unwanted pregnancies. Assisting or performing an abortion = criminal offences. Foetus" right to life precede over women"s right to choice. Women with financial means went to usa for abortions, but unsanitary & unqualified personnel = deaths (1926-47: 4-6000 in canada from illegal abortions) Need complete access: there should not be differences across provinces or urban & rural areas. 1960s: feminism resurges, civil rights movement, discussion around making birth control available. 1969 amendments: health & safety of mother gave exception for abortion accredited hospital with committee of minimum 3 doctors who give written consent shifting out of legal & moral realm; now a medical issue. Panel of doctors on committee can only give permission for abortions to occur; men deciding women"s health, so typically panel comprised of women.
