Reproductive Health and Maternal Sacrifice

Women, Choice and Responsibility

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Health & Well Being, Medical
Cover of the book Reproductive Health and Maternal Sacrifice by Pam Lowe, Palgrave Macmillan UK
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Pam Lowe ISBN: 9781137472939
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: June 29, 2016
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Pam Lowe
ISBN: 9781137472939
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: June 29, 2016
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

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 sacrifice acts as powerful signifier in judging women's behaviour that goes beyond necessary care for any children. The book traces its presence in various aspects of reproductive health, from contraception to breastfeeding. 

Pam Lowe shows how although nominally choices are presented to women around reproductive health, maternal sacrifice is used to discipline women into conforming to specific norms, reasserting traditional forms of womanhood. This has significant implications for women's autonomy. Women can resist or reject this disciplinary position when making reproductive decisions, but in doing so, they may be positioned as transgressing and/or need to justify their decisions. The book will be of great interest to scholars of sociology, gender studies and health studies.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 sacrifice acts as powerful signifier in judging women's behaviour that goes beyond necessary care for any children. The book traces its presence in various aspects of reproductive health, from contraception to breastfeeding. 

Pam Lowe shows how although nominally choices are presented to women around reproductive health, maternal sacrifice is used to discipline women into conforming to specific norms, reasserting traditional forms of womanhood. This has significant implications for women's autonomy. Women can resist or reject this disciplinary position when making reproductive decisions, but in doing so, they may be positioned as transgressing and/or need to justify their decisions. The book will be of great interest to scholars of sociology, gender studies and health studies.

More books from Palgrave Macmillan UK

Cover of the book Language and Politics in Post-Soviet Russia by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Understanding Children's Personal Lives and Relationships by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book International Place Branding Yearbook 2011 by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book The Future BRICS by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Meaning Making in Text by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Everyday Life in Mass Dictatorship by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Figurations in Indian Film by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book NATO and the Western Balkans by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Being Shaken: Ontology and the Event by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book The Reputation Economy by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Educational Policies and Inequalities in Europe by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Services and the Green Economy by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Development and Politics from Below by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Animal Ethics and the Autonomous Animal Self by Pam Lowe
Cover of the book Regional Language Policies in France during World War II by Pam Lowe
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy