The Continuing Controversy of Abortion

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Beckman, L. J. (2017). Abortion in the United States: The continuing controversy. Feminism & Psychology, 27(1), 101-113.
The author examines the controversial issue of abortion that has caused extensive debates in the U.S. The article begins by indicating that abortion rates in the U.S. have been falling while attitudes on the same issue have remained stable. The author raised five main questions that are critical in examining the topic. One of the questions examines the cause of the new wave of restrictive laws on abortion and their effects. The article offers credible information because the author based his arguments on solid evidence. The target audience for the article is both pro-life and pro-choice individuals. For the pro-life individuals, the article will assist them to see the adverse effects of their actions. Regarding the pro-choice individuals, the article will assist them to fight for the right of women to undertake abortion.
Donohue III, J. J., & Levitt, S. D. (2001). The impact of legalized abortion on crime. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 116(2), 379-420.
This peer-reviewed journal explores the impact legalizing abortion has had on the reduction of crime. The authors offer evidence that the states that allowed abortion in 1970 a decline in the rate of crime. In essence, the authors argue that legalizing abortion accounts for about 50% drop in crime rates. The source is appropriate for the chosen topic because it offers credible evidence on how legalizing abortion has contributed to a reduction in the rate of crime. Given that that article is peer-reviewed, it is a credible source of information for the topic. The authors have backed their claims with appropriate data which makes the article useful in evaluating the issue of abortion. The article will be useful to individuals who support the legalization of abortion in the U.S. It will provide them with the information they need to stand against the states that want to illegalize abortion.
Dyer, O. (2019). Alabama law makes almost any abortion a crime.
One of the most recent debates in the recent past has been due to the attempt by the state of Alabama to almost make abortion a crime. Given the controversy surrounding the issue, the author has examined the Alabama law on abortion more extensively. For instance, the law indicates that the doctors who undertake abortion in the state could face from 10 to 99 years in prison. With this in mind, the article is critical in indicating the need for pro-choice advocates to stand against the new wave in the states seeking to criminalize abortion. The article is appropriate for this research because it examines the attempt by various states led by Alabama to criminalize abortion. The article offers more insight into what led the state to undertake the decision.
Levitt, S. D., Stephen, J., & Dubner, S. J. (2005). Freakonomics: Would a Roshanda by another nam...