Abstract:
The notion of why pregnant teenage girls abort is a very controversial topic in
the sense that it is rooted in the discourse of pro-life and prochoice. At the same
time, abortion is forbidden in a patriarchal society as they view women’s role
as giving birth. Thus, this research study sought to explore the reasons
pregnant teenage girls abort. Qualitative research methods were used to gather
relevant data. The methods utilised include semi-structured personal
interviews and key informant interviews that pinpointed why pregnant teenage
girls abort and the consequences faced after abortion. The experiential
research study made use of the symbolic interactionism theory to relate to how
society views the discourse of abortion. Thematic analysis of the data revealed
that the reasons for abortion by pregnant teenage are a result of societal norms
and values. The study findings agreed that pregnant teenage girls aborted
because of different experiences they are facing in their community.
Description:
The journal is a forum for the discussion of ideas, scholarly opinions and
case studies of community outreach and engagement. Communities are
both defined in terms of people found in a given locale and defined cohorts,
like the children, the youth, the elderly and those living with a disability.
The strongest view is that getting to know each community or
subcommunity is a function of their deliberate participation in matters
affecting them by the community itself. The journal is produced bi
annually.
