This module caught my attention almost immediately, as I have very strong feelings towards abortion and pro-choice. I have always felt that abortion should be legalized and subject to the decision of the mother bearing the child. There are many reasons as to why a woman may consider abortion, ranging from financial issues, rape, and inability to properly care for a child. No one but the mother should be allowed to make that choice because know one knows her unique situation better than herself.

I remember watching Juno as a young teenager, and found the movie to be relatable not because I was in the same situation as Juno, but because I knew many girls who were. The decision that Juno made to have her baby and give it up for adoption was not one that I would assume many girls to make. The process is daunting, especially for a 16 year old. However, the many real life struggles that a girl at this age would face become real through Juno, and make her much relatable.

I think one important thing to point out is that pro-choice doesn’t only include the choice to have an abortion, but can also mean the choice to give birth to your baby, put her or she up for adoption, or keep him or her. In Juno’s case, she chose to give birth and put her baby up for adoption, which was what her personal choice was to make. I feel that most teenage women find themselves in a catch 22 situation when they are forced to make the choice between having or aborting their baby. Both are difficult choices to make, and sadly are both criticized for different reasons. Reproductive rights is something we wish for everyone to have, however it seems as though it will be difficult to shake these preconceived notions that come with either choice. It’s important to consider both sides significantly before making a choice, and its unfortunate that many people do not do so. Although I still believe that women should be able to make their own choice, I do feel as though they should be familiar with both sides of the argument before doing so.