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In this book, faith leaders, scholars and activists from around the
globe provide their perspective on faith and abortion. They reflect
on examples of faith organisations which have provided leadership
on the issue as well as examining religious approaches from
Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim and inter-faith perspectives.
Challenging the assumption that all people of faith are
anti-abortion, this book provides a counterpoint to right-wing
faith perspectives and outlines how faith communities reimagine
abortion as an issue of social, pastoral and theological concern.
Providing perspectives from the global North and South, it includes
settings where abortion is legal, and where it is restricted, and
settings where abortion stigma is ever-present to settings where
abortion is normalised. It also demonstrates the complex
connections between faith and abortion, how women and pregnant
people are positioned in society and how morality is claimed and
challenged.
Abortion remains one of the most politicized issues globally and
whilst some countries such as the USA continue to experience
restrictions to access to abortion, Northern Ireland stands out as
having enacted historical positive change in abortion law, from an
almost complete ban throughout the Twentieth Century to
decriminalization achieved in 2019. This book documents and
analyzes how this historical change was achieved. This, the second
of two volumes, places emphasis on allies and support for abortion
provision, illustrating how the movement has relied upon an
intersectional network of social movement actors, NGOs and
fundraisers to maintain momentum and inclusivity. It also focuses
on the reality of abortion provision. Each chapter is written by
those directly involved in the long-fought battle to change
abortion law - including those with personal experience of seeking
abortions, activists, academics, legal experts, political actors,
NGOs, and volunteers. This interdisciplinary text will be of
relevance to academics and students in the disciplines of law,
policy, political science, and sociology, but also to organizers
and policy makers in other global contexts and across other social
justice campaigns.
Northern Ireland stands out as having enacted historical positive
change in abortion law, from an almost complete ban in the 20th
century to the decriminalization achieved in 2019. This book
documents and analyzes how this historical change was achieved.
Each chapter is written by those directly involved in the
long-fought battle to change abortion law - including those with
personal experience of seeking abortions, activists, academics,
legal experts, political actors, NGOs, and volunteers. In this, the
first of two volumes, contributions focus on the legislative
landscape of the process with particular emphasis on the importance
of 'feminist legal work' - law-making influenced by the women most
likely to be impacted by it.
What are the contemporary issues in abortion politics globally?
What factors explain variations in access to abortion between and
within different countries? This text provides a
transnationally-focused, interdisciplinary analysis of trends in
abortion politics using case studies from around the Global North
and South. It considers how societal influences, such as religion,
nationalism and culture, impact abortion law and access. It
explores the impact of international human rights norms, the
increasing displacement of people due to conflict and crisis and
the role of activists on law reform and access. The book concludes
by considering the future of abortion politics through the more
holistic lens of reproductive justice. Utilising a unique
interdisciplinary approach, this book provides a major contribution
to the knowledge base on abortion politics globally. It provides an
accessible, informative and engaging text for academics, policy
makers and readers interested in abortion politics.
What are the contemporary issues in abortion politics globally?
What factors explain variations in access to abortion between and
within different countries? This text provides a
transnationally-focused, interdisciplinary analysis of trends in
abortion politics using case studies from around the Global North
and South. It considers how societal influences, such as religion,
nationalism and culture, impact abortion law and access. It
explores the impact of international human rights norms, the
increasing displacement of people due to conflict and crisis and
the role of activists on law reform and access. The book concludes
by considering the future of abortion politics through the more
holistic lens of reproductive justice. Utilising a unique
interdisciplinary approach, this book provides a major contribution
to the knowledge base on abortion politics globally. It provides an
accessible, informative and engaging text for academics, policy
makers and readers interested in abortion politics.
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