Abortion as a social good

Authors

  • Mario Sebastiani Instituto Universitario del Hospital italiano de Buenos Aires

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/rbd2019.0.20593

Keywords:

abortion, public health, bioethics, pro-life, decriminalization

Abstract

Abortion is analyzed as a social good. This article considers the different views society has regarding abortion and its regulation. The positions of different social actors are criticized, when related to the view of the Catholic Church or pro-life positions, for social actors should not be influenced by their personal beliefs but by the requirements of public policy and people’s needs. The need of de-penalizing abortion is defended based on public health and women´s dignity.

Author Biography

Mario Sebastiani, Instituto Universitario del Hospital italiano de Buenos Aires

Medico de la División Tocoginecología

Miembro del Comité de Bioética

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Published

2018-05-29

How to Cite

Sebastiani, M. (2018). Abortion as a social good. Revista De Bioética Y Derecho, (43), 33–43. https://doi.org/10.1344/rbd2019.0.20593

Issue

2018: Núm. 43 - jul - Dossier on political and judicial strategies in the debate for the legalization of abortion in Latin America, coordinated by J. Arosteguy and S. Deza

Section

Monographic Dossier

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