June 2015
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
4h 36m
English
The abortion wars have eroded more than America’s political climate. The conflict has had a direct impact on women who have abortions; on their families, friends, and communities; and on public perceptions about the decisions and behavior that surround an abortion.
The pro-life messages about women who have abortions have been mixed. According to Joffe in Dispatches from the Abortion Wars, “Women getting abortions were a prime focus of the movement’s wrath, demonized as ‘murderers,’ ‘sluts,’ and interestingly, ‘lesbians.’”1 When it comes to the fanatics, she’s right. But there is also a huge network of pro-life support centers around the country that offer counseling and the chance to talk with others dealing ...
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