Evidently, a domestic worker named Lucia was informed of her five-month pregnancy after she slipped and fell, hitting her back on the ground, according to court documents (Brigida, 209). In many cases, women encountering charges for abortion are at risk of facing years behind bars. Living in a country where the government composes of undemocratic characteristics, unethical abortion laws only scratch the surface of a deeper misogynistic problem present in Honduras. Furthermore, individuals working in medical fields accused of executing abortion procedures may land in prison for up to 0 years (Brigida, 209). It is obvious that women who find themselves in these situations are restricted from receiving the necessary resources, and are made to feel guilty and powerless by their communities. Even if a woman is found not guilty, she most likely may suffer the hardships of receiving detrimental attention from the media. In fact, Marcela Arias, a womens rights activist emphasizes that media outlets accuse helpless women of bad parenting which further creates a toxic environment built on feelings of disgrace (Brigida, 209). This information reveals that the deep psychological trauma that is embedded into a womans mind begins with the opinions formed by society. Nonetheless, women are influenced by the judgement and potential mistreatment by others which further prevents them from making their own decisions. We can see these effects in another victim known as Paula, who was so deeply and emotionally scarred that she could no longer live in her community (Brigida, 209). It is saddening that in an age of progressiveness in womens rights, individuals living in Latin America ar
e unable to build a life for themselves due to the poisonous viewpoints of individuals in power.
So, will the population of Honduras be revaluating their opinions on abortion anytime soon? According to Brigida, things in Honduras are slowly improving. Around 60 percent of Honduras men and women were accepting of performing abortions in situations such as rape, an unviable fetus, or danger to the mothers life (Brigida 209). From a sociological standpoint, toxic masculinity plays a significant role in determining what women can do. In many Latin American countries, crimes such as rape, assault, and murder all contribute to the advantages and disadvantages that women possess in society. Additionally, the economic aspects of a country greatly contribute to the mixed opinions behind abortion laws. Maria de los Angeles, a twenty-year-old worker, sometimes watches children beg for money which influences her to approve the accessibility of abortions (Brigida, 209). These factors are continuously ignored by individuals in government positions who are brainwashed or are strictly religious. Getting people to recognize the problems beyond the surface is something that organizations advocating for women in Honduras will have to figure out. Therefore, the psychological, social, and economic aspects of life in Honduras all tie in with the lack of democracy in the nation. Honduras needs to identify new ways to tackle this issue, such as establishing judicial precedent through cases such as Paulas (Brigida, 209). Organizations should work effectively on rewiring peoples standpoints by providing more education on abortion regardless of the religious aspects that overshadow abortion.