After Repeal: Rethinking Abortion Politics

by Kath Browne (Editor), Sydney Calkin (Editor)

The referendum to overturn Ireland's near-total abortion ban in 2018 stands as one of the most remarkable political events of recent times. The campaign to repeal the 8th amendment succeeded not only in challenging centuries of religious and patriarchal dogma, but in signalling a major transformation in Irish society itself.

After Repeal explores both the campaign and the implications of the referendum result for politics, identity and culture today. Bringing together a range of international perspectives, this collection transcends geographical and disciplinary boundaries while exploring themes including activism, artwork, social movements, law, media, democratic institutions, and reproductive technologies. This work looks beyond the Irish context and to the future, offering unique insight into the wider struggle for reproductive justice around the world.

Genres: Nonfiction, Feminism

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2020

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book as reference material for my Masters dissertation. I found it extremely informative. My rating of 3 stars comes from the fact that I rate things on this app based on my personal preferences and I prefer fiction to nonfiction.

This is a well written and comprehensive analysis of the Repeal of the 8th in Ireland. If you are interested in this subject, the book will provide you with a clear basis and plenty of references for further research.