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Feminist activism against the restriction of reproductive rights in the Republic of Macedonia: The campaign against the new law on abortion.

Authors :
Kotevska, Biljana
Spasovska, Elena
Source :
Women's Studies International Forum. Nov2019, Vol. 77, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

• Nationalist government targeted reproductive rights with structural and symbolic tools • General oppression climate prevented mass mobilization for reproductive rights • Deteriorating reproductive rights was of instrumental value for nationalism • The large instrumental value of the law was futile for feminist activists' efforts [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02775395
Volume :
77
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Women's Studies International Forum
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
139652312
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2019.05.002