Vera Drake

I became really intrigued when watching Vera Drake because it’s an issue I feel that is often avoided and not too commonly spoken about. This movie allows for empathy towards the issue, whether one supports it or not. We are able to observe why woman may feel compelled to go through with an abortion, and common misconceptions about the issue. Vera did what she did because she felt that strongly about woman’s rights. Who can tell a woman what to do with her body? Therefore, she chose to overcome a social stigma to do what she felt was right. Something that stood out to me was when her son found out and couldn’t bring himself to forgive her. It’s interesting that some men are totally against it when it is not something they ever have to worry about experiencing. It got me thinking about why it is such a political issue; could it be because men primarily make up politics? It’s kind of like us women telling men they can’t get a vasectomy as a form of birth control with allowing them very little say in the matter. Anywho, I thought it was a great movie with a good portrayal of abortions and women rights.