Monday, February 14, 2011

HW 34 - Some Initial Thoughts On Birth

Birth is a very celebrated event. Birth can happen expectantly but randomly and it is usually a very slow and emotional process (by this i mean that your expected DOB is not always when the birth will occur). Typically birth is thought to be carried out in a hospital where doctors can assist the birth, but other people have different methods they use during birth.
Metaphorically and literally, birth is a beautiful thing. If you have ever witnessed a woman giving birth, it is clear that the process is painful and at times ugly but when the birth is complete people celebrate the occasion. I believe that birth should be celebrated but only people who are close to the person giving birth should be allowed to witness it. I believe this because it is a dominant social practice of birth and since it is what i've been taught all my life i choose to believe that it is morally right.

QUESTIONS:
1. Do typical books and learning programs to get your child to become smarter while still in the womb really work and how? What does this have to do with how our minds think consciously and unconsciously?
2. What are all the elements of a decision to give a child away for adoption after birth?
3. How important is birth in america compared to birth in other societies?



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