Reproductive Health and Maternal Sacrifice Women, Choice and Respons
This book demonstrates that the symbol of maternal sacrifice is the notion that 'proper' women put the welfare of children, whether born, in utero or not conceived, over and above any choices and desires of their own. The idea of maternal sacrif
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Reproductive Health and Maternal Sacrifice WOMEN, CHOICE AND RESPONSIBILITY
Reproductive Health and Maternal Sacrifice
Pam Lowe
Reproductive Health and Maternal Sacrifice Women, Choice and Responsibility
Pam Lowe School of Languages and Social Sciences Aston University Birmingham, United Kingdom
ISBN 978-1-137-47292-2 ISBN 978-1-137-47293-9 DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-47293-9
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Acknowledgements
I am not very clear on when the idea for this book began, and hence it is difficult to acknowledge everyone who has played a part in its conception. I do know that without the numerous feminist friends and colleagues that I have debated and discussed things with over the years it would never have been written. I first began thinking and writing on reproductive health as a postgraduate student, and the many pleasurable evenings spent in Queensland Avenue with Gilma Madrid, Marianna Tortell, Shraddha Chigateri, Antje Lindenmeyer, and so many others gave me both intellectual and emotional support as a fledgling academic. Without the support of a strong feminist network at the beginning, I would not have come this far. I have also been lucky enough to work with many other brilliant women who have also contributed to my thinking. Geraldine Brady and I met on the first day of our undergraduate degrees and our ongoing friendship has led to a number of academic collaborations. I have benefited enormously from her friendship and insight. Ellie Lee and Jan
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