PHYSICAL- The conversations about abortion and women's rights are expressed in many places. From the virtual realm of Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to the physical news outlets are all providing the stage for this heated debate. Many people also take to the streets, abortion clinics, and legislative offices where they picket to express the diverse views surrounding abortion.
PSYCHOLOGICAL- The psychological aspect of the abortion debate, and the relationship to the polling reflects deeply rooted beliefs. Those that are Pro Choice lament that the woman should not be dictated concerning her own body. While the other side, Pro Life is also equally adamant that the voiceless infants also deserve a choice about their growing bodies. There is merit in both sides of the argument and the polling of Fox News is attempting to get a better grasp on the opinions concerning the issue. Gaining further insight into the minds of both sides of the issue through more directive questions allows a different conversation. Rather than glossing the surface of anti-life or anti-women's rights, the dialogue can move into a more substantive direction.
SOCIAL- The social ramifications of limiting and banning abortions is that the poor and uneducated are those that are the most adversely affected. These women are often struggling to support the families that they have. An abortion, is the only option they believe will allow them to survive. On the other side of that, these women that do have abortions and then regret their choice are left with little support.
CULTURAL- There is a great divide on the morality of abortion because both sides of the issue believe there is no questioning their stance. This division limits a common ground and conversation between opposing viewpoints. The new take on polling individuals about the underlying feelings surrounding the controversial subject encourages a new discussion about abortion. It becomes a step in the right direction to help people understand the complexity of abortion, that it is not simply a black and white issue, there is a lot of gray.
TEMPORAL- This is a topic that is not going away. It has always been a hotly debated topic which will continue because of the lines that are drawn in the sand by both sides.
It is important to bring the underlying opinions that are articulated by incorporating more in depth questions. This creates more thought behind why or what opinions are formulated about abortion, rather than a broad-brush answer of right or wrong.
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