Abortion Im/mobility: Spatial Consequences in the Republic of Ireland
Abstrak
In the context of Ireland’s new legislation governing abortion, I outline and examine the spatial consequences of political decision-making. I argue that Ireland’s new abortion law and its clinical guidance permit travel for some pregnant people but impose fixity on others. I analyse the spatial consequences of legal limitations, including non-medically necessary delays in care and medical control of medication abortions, that necessitate travel for abortion. I demonstrate how current laws fix some pregnant people in place, including diverse migrant populations within Ireland, with no possibilities for abortion-related travel. This critique of the ‘new’ law demonstrates the Irish state’s continued political and medical control of abortion.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (1)
Katherine Side
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2020
- Bahasa
- en
- Total Sitasi
- 21×
- Sumber Database
- Semantic Scholar
- DOI
- 10.1177/0141778919894891
- Akses
- Open Access ✓