Galloism wrote:The Free Joy State wrote:This thread is about abortion, Gallo.
Not child custody. Abortion. I was trying to get us somewhat back on-topic.
I was explaining why complete legal equality does not work in practise.
While child custody isn't the topic here, I never said that the most appropriate parent should not seek and gai custody. But I try and avoid veering too far off topic.
Complete legal equity should be the norm, and would work in practice. If you favor inequalities in law based on sexist notions regarding "complete legal equity does not work in practice", that's a sexist position - full stop.
Complete legal equality with regards to abortion laws -- which is what I'm discussing -- does not work.
Complete legal equality with regards to other areas is the goal, but that is not the topic of this thread.
In the UK, the birthmother has automatic rights until she negates them.
Yes, the UK is a very sexist place. Hell, when it comes to rape of men, it's not even recognized as rape, so it's sort of a funny discussion to have when we started with abortion rights when it comes to rape victims.
But in regards to parental rights and such, the UK is a very sexist place. You should get to work on that.
I was referring only to birthmother's rights in surrogacy (which is less sexist and more ensuring women don't feel pressured to give up their infants). I thought that was clear, in context.