*Need to Review and Watch this 4 video’s
An Introduction to the Abortion Debate (BBC) (Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/abortion/legal/introduction_1.shtml)
What’s Next for Abortion Rights in America? (Link to video: https://youtu.be/l6nPVV0bo6w)
– A leaked draft opinion indicates the Supreme Court could rule in favor of a Mississippi law and overturn Roe v. Wade in the coming months, leading to a country-wide overhaul of abortion rights.
– NOTE: This video was released in May of 2022, just before the current developments in abortion legislation. https://youtu.be/l6nPVV0bo6w
Reframing Reproductive Rights: Going Beyond Pro-Choice vs Pro-Life | Asha Dahya | TEDxNormal (Link to Video: https://youtu.be/WimcBDghNhw)
– Asha Dahya, Journalist and women’s rights activist; founder/editor of GirlTalkHQ.com, presents: “Reframing Reproductive Rights: Going Beyond Pro-Choice vs Pro-Life” Asha shares her big idea surrounding what it would look like if we took the most divisive topic in America and changed the narrative beyond pro-choice and pro-life? What would it look like if we took the most divisive topic in America and changed the narrative beyond pro-choice and pro-life? Can abortion be seen through a lens other than the narrow finery that currently exists?
– NOTE: This video was released in 2019, before the current developments in abortion legislation
Why Feminism Needs Men – and Men Need Feminism | Nikki van der Gaag | TEDxLSHTM (Link to Video: https://youtu.be/3Xu2JE2LoEY)
Essay Instructions:
Thoughtfully reflect on the issues discussed in the talks that you have watched. If you have chosen an alternative video to those on the list, please thoroughly identify the video. In your essay, please address the following questions:
1) What is the speaker’s point of view about the topic? Is the speaker biased?
2) What ethical issues and ethical reasoning are argued?
3) Do you think that the issues discussed have moral and ethical implications? Why or why not?
4) Do you agree with the speaker’s point of view? Be specific and thorough. Express how and why you agree or disagree and discuss how ethics and values contribute to your opinion.
5) Consider the theoretical concepts discussed in the course. Do not just state your viewpoint; rather provide relevant details to support your findings and/or position.
