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Last November it became a crime for a woman to have an abortion in Nicaragua, even if her life was in mortal danger.

The Human Rights Watch reported that potentially the most harmful impact was that girls & women were afraid of seeking treatment for pregnancy-related complications, especially haemorrhaging, in case they were accused of having induced an abortion.

Doctors are unwilling to take risks on behalf of women who are often poor, uneducated and from a lower social class.

Last month an assembly vote on whether to uphold the law was an emotional and boisterous affair with dozens of girls & women in the public gallery chanting in protest. Separated by just a sheet of glass, the two sides were a study in contrasts. One comprised mostly elderly men in suits, some of whom opened their speeches by saying "I am a Catholic". The other comprised mostly young women in jeans and Tshirts. "Shame, shame, shame on you all," shouted one teen-ager.

Is this what's next for US women?

2007-10-15 15:56:46 · 5 answers · asked by edith clarke 7 in Social Science Gender Studies

Guardian Unlimited International article: "Killer Law":
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,2186039,00.html

2007-10-15 15:57:55 · update #1

5 answers

its beyond why a government would not let a woman correct an ectopic pregnancy, do they not know about it, are they not educated as to what it is, or do they just don't care, they think that well its gods plan to let this woman and child die a horribly painful death just because. Its so disheartening that people could care less about the health and well being of a person.

2007-10-15 16:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

I think that globalization is playing a huge role in what women in the US are doing. Some are there illegally and are afraid to disclose their status, others have no money and resources. The way gap between those who are rich and those who struggle with poverty is wider than ever. Some as you say may fear recriminations from suspected attempt at abortion. With the judgemental right wing Christians around I can certainly understand their fear and concern.

2007-10-16 07:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 3 0

I have been suspicious of the true motives behind banning abortions in that country, especially since I also know that adoption is big business there. A lot of money is made by selling babies to American couples. Sometimes the babies are literally snatched or stolen from their mothers.

2007-10-15 23:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by RoVale 7 · 3 0

I not sure. I think here in America Welfare help the poor and Mal-Practice insurance protect the Doctor.

2007-10-15 23:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1 1

I honestly don't think it'll happen for US women any time soon. The American government is at least more progressive than that.

2007-10-15 23:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 3 2

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