The debate on abortion has tended to avoid the psychological significance of an unwanted pregnancy, dominated instead by the strong emotions the subject excites. Eva Pattis Zoja examines the thoughts that surround a woman's decision to end a pregnancy, presenting the challenging thesis that voluntary abortion can often be a violent and unconscious act of self-realisation. The author makes no attempt to argue for or against, or to deny the painful nature of the subject she tackles, but instead looks at the way in which a decision to abort can affect a woman's inner life.
Key Features
- Explores the psychological significance of unwanted pregnancy.
- Presents a challenging thesis on voluntary abortion as an act of self-realisation.
- Addresses the emotional complexities surrounding the decision to abort.
- Aims to understand the impact of abortion on a woman's inner life.
Additional Information
Treating a theme which is central to our existence, the author does not argue for or against the subject, but instead focuses on its implications.
