For example, when we take a look at the argument of Abortion, there are basically two main positions; are you Pro-Choice or Pro-Life? In order to keep everyone on the same page, I will define them. Pro-Choice is the idea that the woman has the ability to choose what happens to her own reproductive abilities, even if that means terminating a fetus in the womb.
Pro-life is the idea that the fetus is alive and therefore it is protected.
The redefining of this narrative begun at the beginning of the year by Planned Parenthood who announced they were going to stop using the term Pro-Choice (here) and one writer said we should change the language to Pro-Freedom because who doesn’t agree with supporting life (here).
We have an opportunity to redefine the narrative in the case of abortion since Planned Parenthood has not announced the framework that they are switching to. As Professor George Lakoff said, “It is a consumer term. It is very negative because abortion is a moral issue, not a consumption issue. Its not a lifestyle issue, its about health, life and freedom.”
The only question is will we engage our culture and change the narrative?
