Abstract
For a feminist, the primary ethical feature of abortion is that pregnancy occurs inside women’s bodies and that unwanted pregnancy has profound effects on women’s lives. Feminist analysis of abortion takes a wide lens and includes discussion of access to abortion, the experiences of women using abortion services, women’s reasons for abortion, reproductive autonomy, sexual violence, and power. Feminists support abortion on demand, at least for early abortions. Women are best placed to make informed decisions about their pregnancies, and therefore access to abortion should not be mediated via doctors. Abortion services should be accessible, timely, free (or at least affordable) open, supportive, and patient-centered.