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| Title: | Abortion & advocacy: how interest groups influence public opinion and policy in America |
| Other Titles: | Abortion and advocacy: how interest groups influence public opinion and policy in America |
| Authors: | Kelly, Jillian |
| Keywords: | Abortion--Moral and ethical aspects
Abortion--Law and legislation
Pro-life movement
Pro-choice movement
Pressure groups
Social movements |
| Issue Date: | 10-Dec-2007 |
| Abstract: | Interest groups have played a large part in developing public policy and
attitudes toward abortion in this country. The pro-choice and pro-life movements have
taken different approaches to attracting support from politicians and the public on this
controversial issue. They focus strongly on what is referred to as the “mushy middle”, the
large demographic that supports legal abortion with restrictions. The pro-life side appeals
to the American value of life by emphasizing fetal development and using graphic photos
of late-term abortions, whereas the pro-choice side stresses the value of individual choice
and keeping the government out of the private lives of citizens. Using library research
and personal interviews of two advocates of the pro-choice and pro-life movements, I
analyze how effective each side is in reaching the “mushy middle” and how they have
affected legislation and Supreme Court decisions on abortion. |
| Description: | Senior Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Political Science and Sociology from Washington College.
Advisors: Dr. Melissa Deckman, Political Science
Dr. Erin Anderson, Sociology
May 3, 2007 |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10090/3195 |
| Appears in Collections: | Washington College Political Science Senior Capstone Experience
Washington College Sociology Senior Capstone Experience
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