The ethical debate can be defined as a state or problem that involves an individual or organization deciding between alternatives that must be measured as wrong or right. In our social order, we are confronted with various dilemmas that are practically difficult to solve. Abortion is one of the challenging and difficult issues. This ethical issue of abortion involves a continuous fight between life and freedom. Pro-choice persons think it immoral to take away a female’s right and decide on her behalf. In contrast, pro-life persons believe it unethical to end a growing life. Women have the freedom to choose between these alternatives. If a woman does not desire to have a child due to some issues, then she has the power to make a decision on this1. Having a child against her will is not only bad for herself but also bad for her baby.
Women’s Autonomy and the Decision to Abort
I personally think the woman may make this decision since she has no time to raise a child, she has no emotional support, or she is not prepared for it. It is not necessary for a woman to be a selfish person to terminate the pregnancy. In addition, the female must have the right to decide on abortion. In the case of abortion, a woman may not have enough time to take care of a child or may not be ready to take this responsibility. Maybe she is too busy with her school and does not have enough time to take care of the child. The child also demands more attention and extra care from the mother. There is another case when young girls become pregnant regardless of safe sex. They must be careful while engaging in this act if they have already decided that they do not want to have a child. The number of cases of abortion will decrease if females act cautiously.
Competing Views of Suicide
Another ethical issue is suicide. There are two schools of thought regarding this issue. One supports this by saying that if a person wants to end his life, he cannot face more pain. It can be justified if someone decides to attempt suicide because he is dying from a fatal illness and does not want to live with life-threatening pain. Then, it will be considered ethical and merciful to undergo medically aided suicide. Other people think most military personnel commit this act to protect and defend their own country. Another view is that people who are unable to share their feelings and emotions with their loved ones cannot express their sentiments. These types of people act like this to overcome failure and anger2. Maybe this frustration and stress are due to a lack of resources that impel a person to commit suicide.
Pain, Responsibility, and Alternatives to Suicide
Personally, I think most people go through severe circumstances and confront critical situations. It would be unethical to terminate life in this manner just to get rid of problems. And it is not the right of any person to terminate their life just because he wants to escape from the troubles of life and feels he cannot survive them anymore. Another situation is when someone is sick to the level where he cannot cope with the pain and there is no other way to relieve it. Then, he can justify this attempt at suicide, and it is not wrong. On the other hand, it is not justified to end the gift of life just because of certain problems instead of dealing with them. A person can make better use of their life for a better cause or purpose instead of terminating it. A person may dedicate his life to helping someone who is also suffering from critical circumstances. A person can resolve this issue by getting involved in other pleasing activities that will provide a pleasant experience in life.
Gender Identity and Social Pressure
Transgender identity is another influential ethical issue, and different names are assigned to people to characterize their identities as trans women or trans men. One view supports this by saying these persons are born with it, and there is a need to create awareness for advanced cognitive development. Others say it is not necessary that this genetic factor be present at birth. The major issue that transgender people face concerns identity. There is still confusion about transgender identity because of genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors. Most young people who face gender dysphoria do not prefer to become transgender. Meanwhile, it is a matter of choice to realize gender identity3. Most transgender people do not want to be recognized as trans women. There may be a possibility of social stress that is experienced due to the binary gender system. Transgender people face pressure from society. They confront the issue in public by just looking at the doors of bathrooms that are for males or females. They have no separate or distinctive place in our region. People consider them unique creatures.
Equal Rights and Respect for Transgender People
I personally believe transgender people are part of our society, and the main issue is their identity. They must enjoy all elements of life as a normal human person does. People must support them instead of judging and criticizing them. In public forums, this issue must be promoted, especially regarding concerns about gender identity. They should have the right to be members of society, to work, love, play, learn and form lives linked to a public setting as well as the workplace. Significant laws and procedures should be made regarding this critical issue. Transgender people, regardless of all issues, deserve respect and esteem like other people living in our region. As members of society, transgender people also deserve to enjoy all aspects of life as other humans do.
End Notes
- Petchesky, Rosalind P. “Abortion and woman’s choice: the state sexuality and reproductive freedom.” (1984).
- Reyes, Marc S., et al. “Exploring the link between adolescent anger expression and tendencies for suicide: a brief report.” North American journal of psychology 17.1 (2015): 113.
- Whittle, Stephen. Respect and equality: Transsexual and transgender rights. Routledge-Cavendish, 2012.
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