Abortion in the popular media
I'm not trying to make a point with this post at all. What I'm wondering is what you all can remember about abortion being mentioned in the popular media (i.e., in fictional television shows and movies). I'm also wondering about your opinions of how the abortion issue was handled in the plot. What I can remember is listed below:
1) Fast Times At Ridgemont High - One of the teenaged main characters in high school gets pregnant and gets an abortion. The subject seemed extremely matter of factly, especially given the tone of the rest of the movie. It seemed somewhat out of place.
2) Sex And The City - Miranda gets pregnant and discusses with the other three main characters about whether she should have an abortion. They all reveal their experiences with abortion. They all seem thankful to have the option. She decides against it.
3) Six Feet Under - Claire (I think that's her name) very matter of factly asks one of the other main characters (can't remember who) to take her to get an abortion. When she brings it up to the father a couple episodes later, he's pretty upset about it.
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