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Abortion might be the most widely debated social issue in America, which is why so many students search for abortion essays.  Abortion is defined as the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy and is often presented as a black and white issue.  However, the topic of abortion is actually very nuanced.  Whether they describe themselves as pro-life or pro-choice, only a very small percentage of people have absolutist views about abortion.  Many people who consider themselves pro-life believe in exceptions for maternal health or in the case of rape or incest.  Likewise, most people who are pro-choice believe that it is reasonable to limit abortion access after a certain gestational age.  Our abortion essay examples, found below, run the gamut from pure argumentative essays that defend one-side of the abortion debate to more nuanced explanations of the social issue.  With their included outlines and resources, they can be a great starting point for any student seeking to write a comprehensive abortion essay.

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