Introduction Abortion sits at the intersection of bodily autonomy, moral discourse, and institutional power. Because the procedure implicates life, death, and citizenship in profound ways, it is a privileged site through which sociologists can observe how states define legitimate life,…
Introduction Abortion has long stood at the fulcrum of feminist struggle, symbolising the contest over women’s bodily autonomy, citizenship, and moral authority. In sociology, abortion is not merely a medical procedure; it is a social fact that expresses and reproduces…
Introduction Abortion operates at the interstices of intimate biography, collective morality, scientific authority, and state power. Eugenics—coined by Francis Galton in 1883 to describe selective breeding for perceived human improvement—likewise inhabits a contested terrain where biology merges with ideology. When…
Learn about the negative effects of neoliberalism on gender dynamics, including the persistence of the gender pay gap, the rise of precarious work, the erosion of social welfare, the reinforcement of gender stereotypes, the impact on reproductive rights, and the increased violence against women. Recognizing and addressing these consequences is crucial for achieving gender equality and creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
