Understanding Abortion: Sex Ed #10
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DownloadAbortion is a charged topic, with strong opinions all around.
And it also involves complex personal decisions. But knowing what abortion is
is a key part of any comprehensive sex ed course.
We won’t get too deep into the politics or legal situation surrounding abortion today,
because those factors are ever-changing.
But we will shine a light on what’s true about abortions, and who gets them.
Hi! I’m Shan Boodram and this is Crash Course Sex Ed.
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Head’s up: in today’s episode, we’ll be talking about sensitive topics, including miscarriages,
and why people get abortions. So please keep that in mind and take care when watching.
When people talk about abortion, they’re usually referring to the medical process
that ends a pregnancy. That’s called an induced abortion, and that’s our focus today.
But there’s also spontaneous abortions. That’s the medical term for a miscarriage, when someone’s
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Key Vocabulary (12)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
To take place or occur, often without being planned or by chance. It describes an event or situation that comes into existence at a particular time.
Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.
A mathematical term representing a ratio or proportion out of one hundred. It is used extensively to describe changes, statistics, and probabilities in academic and professional contexts.
The medical termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is capable of independent life. It can also describe the premature failure or ending of a plan, project, or mission.
A study is a room in a house used for quiet work, reading, or writing. It can also refer to a detailed piece of research or investigation into a specific subject or problem.
"The study is important."
Data refers to facts, numbers, or information collected together for reference or analysis. In a modern context, it often describes the digital information stored on or used by a computer or smartphone.
"The data is important."
Grammar in This Video
"The first pill stops a pregnancy from developing further, and the second pill em..."
"A medical abortion can happen entirely at home or partially at a doctor’s office"
"why people get abortions."
"before the 20th week."
"there are two main ways they can happen."
"That’s called an induced abortion, and that’s our focus today."
"A spontaneous abortion might require some of the same medical care used in induc..."