Step 1: Think!
Abortion is a topic that garners support or condemnation. It is a topic which can instill various emotions in people and there are many facts through which it can be discussed – religious perspectives, feminist perspectives, medical ones. Some might be totally against abortion, whatever the circumstances, others might be against the idea of abortion in general, but would be in favour in special circumstances such as abuse or if the life of the woman is in danger. Still others might argue that it is the woman alone who must decide what to do, and would support her choice whatever decision she takes.

Read up about pro-choice and pro-life views locally by accessing these sites:
https://www.facebook.com/Drs4ChoiceMalta
https://www.facebook.com/doctorsforlifemalta
https://www.facebook.com/V4CMalta
https://www.facebook.com/lifenetworkeu

Step 2:
Read the handout outline the pro-choice and pro-life arguments.
Reflect on these questions
• Do the unborn have a right to life?
• Is the right absolute? If you think it is, why, if you think it isn’t, why not?
• If not, who should have the right to decide, and until which stage of their life?
• Should the mother have a right to decide? Why?
• If yes, in which circumstances?
• What happens when the mother’s right to life conflicts with that of the unborn child?
• Who should decide if a choice must be made about who will live?
• What should happen if the mother’s health is seriously compromised by her continued pregnancy? What are the mother’s rights in the circumstances?
• What happens when the life in the womb suffers from a condition of very serious disability? Is there a right/duty to terminate it? Why yes, why not?

Concluding activity
Go back to the FB mentioned in Step 1 of this lesson. Choose one argument that a group brought forward. Argue your stance on it – you could be for, against or indecisive – it does not matter. The most important part is that your arguments are valid, clear and well presented