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Abortion Conversation...

The topic of abortion is very sensitive in nature but is also a topic that should be discussed for many different reasons. 

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It is very important that the correct terminology is used in a discussion regarding abortion as to prevent offending and/or upsetting anyone. Although in saying this, it is easy to confuse what you are trying to say by using the wrong phrase or term.

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To avoid this, I've created a glossary of key words/phrases below, most of which have been used throughout this project:

Abortion: the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks.

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Pro-Life:  Instead of saying 'Pro-Life' you should try to say 'Anti-abortion' which is pretty self explanatory. If an individual is 'Anti-abortion' they are against abortions. ‘Pro-life’ inaccurately suggests that those who support access to safe, legal abortion are ‘anti-life’.

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Pro-Choice: advocating the legal right of a woman to choose whether or not she will have an abortion.

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Embryo: An embryo is an early stage of development for an unborn baby. During this period of growth, a tiny fertilized egg divides and develops to a point where it starts to resemble a newborn

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Foetus: The term (literally meaning "little one" in Latin) referring to the preborn baby after eight weeks's gestation.

Gestation:

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Sanctity of life: The idea that all life is precious and holy.

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Viability: The point in development at which a baby could be born with some change of independent survival.

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Trimester: A period of three months; pregnancy is divided into three trimesters.

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Foetal rights: The rights of the unborn child. Anti- abortion groups and individuals campaign for foetal rights.

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Ensoulment: The point at which the foetus receives its soul from God, and therefore becomes a person.

If you are a journalist, editor or media outlet, i've linked below a guide from the IPPF (international planned parenthood federation)on how to report on abortion. 

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REPORTING GUIDE

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I found this guide extremely helpful and informative and referred to it constantly throughout this project.

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