Reproductive Choice

Reproductive choice is the right to choose whether or not one should conceive a child or not. However, there are ways that feminists can better explain this definition. Feminists should think about whom or what is that shapes reproductive choice. There are many choices that women can make on the basis of reproduction.
Medicalization is a key component that women should have the opportunity to choose. For example, women should have a better opportunity to sample birth control pills when they are ready. If more young women were aware of the use of birth control as a way to potentially not get pregnant, there could be less young women getting abortions. All women should have an equal opportunity to access contraceptives.
Women should have a better opportunity to access health care in a safe and affordable way. Feminists should explain how women should have a stronger voice in expressing their opinion because they are the one’s carrying the baby. Women should also have better sterilization practices so they are not forced into unsanitary practices. If society understood the definition of reproductive choice broader, they would understand that women should be the one’s who have the right to choose. What this means is that women not only choose abortion rights, but rights concerning their health and the health of their baby. Also, society could offer better healthcare for young or single women. On the other hand, better explaining this definition may cause political controversies. Society may believe that the government would then be held responsible for the monies that some mothers would lack. Others may view mothers as being irresponsible or actually practicing abortion because of the usage of birth control. There will always be issues and controversies regarding reproductive choice and who should be able to make decisions.