Abortion Constitutional analysis between the right to life and self-determination of women

Abstract

The general objective of the research is to develop an analysis of abortion derived from these extremes, from a legal, social and cultural point of view. The methodology used is documentary type. In conclusion, the practice of abortion is penalized, not only for women but also for those people or professionals who are involved in this act, which leads to determine that Ecuador respects the right to life of people, from their gestation; Through what is stated in the Magna Carta, such as the COIP, where abortion is not punishable if and only if the life of the pregnant woman is in danger of death or if she suffers some mental disability; In contrast, the rights to reproductive health and the right to responsible sexuality are limited; In this sense, the importance of self-determination and empowerment of women has been manifested within all social, economic, political and cultural spaces, without taking into consideration any reform that changes the perception of the criminalization of abortion, with the prevailing culture conservative within the competent bodies.