a concept of personhood. Human life can be claimed to be at various points- at conception, when individuality is assured, when the fetus exhibits brainwaves, at birth, or when the fetus becomes self-conscious and rational (Baird, 1993; 235). Thus in order for society to reach a consensus on the abortion debate there is a need to adopt a definition of when it is that the fetus is considered a person.
             A number of arguments in support of abortion have been put forward by 'pro-choice' activists. Anti-abortionists who claim that in most circumstances the fetus should be given the 'right to life' regardless of the circu
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