Reproduction policy in the twenty-first century : a comparative analysis / edited by Hannah Zagel (Professor of Life Course Sociology, WZB Berlin Social Science Center and TU Dortmund University, Germany).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Zagel, Hannah, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human reproduction--Government policy--History--21st century.

Human reproduction.

Human reproduction--Research.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (218 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

"This pertinent book investigates how governments are involved in human reproduction. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the book gathers crucial insights from the fields of sociology, law, political science and demography to better understand reproduction policy in the twenty-first century. Arguing that reproduction policy is a regulatory domain of the welfare state, expert authors from across the globe analyse cases concerning sexuality education, contraception, abortion, pregnancy care, medically assisted reproduction and related policies. Cross-country and cross-policy comparisons reveal how ideologies, policy goals, and instruments in this domain are interlinked, and show where these interrelations contradict. Ultimately, Reproduction Policy in the Twenty-First Century highlights the need for further comparative academic work on reproduction policy, recommending a future research agenda which will influence the creation of policy landscapes that support the reproductive welfare of all. This timely book is a crucial resource for students and researchers of comparative social policy, human rights law, politics and public policy. Building on cornerstone feminist arguments, it is also of interest to sociologists more broadly as it investigates social inequalities in the domain of reproduction"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. The case for comparative reproduction policy research / Hannah Zagel

Part I: Comparing within and across borders

2. Exporting the American playbook: The international reach of the us anti-abortion movement / Tania Penovic

3. The diffusion of knowledge responsibility: Polity insights into the regulation of sexuality education across the German states / Anna E. Kluge

Part II: Cross-country comparison

4. Asian family planning programs and the construction of fertility preferences / Stuart Gietel-Basten

5. Sexuality education from an international perspective / Olena Ivanova, Elizabeth Kemigisha, Mariana Cruz Murueta and Rayan Korri

6. Variants of abortion exceptionalism: Mapping adherence to healthcare standards in high-income countries / Catherine Conlon

Part III: Cross-policy comparison

7. The reciprocal relationship between public attitudes and reproduction policy: An agenda for an uncharted research field / Rohan Khan

8. A comparative analysis across reproduction policy fields in Hungary / Ivett Szalma and Alexandra Sipos

9. A world of contradictions. Biopolitics and the post- / reproduction policies in Poland / Monika Ewa Kaminska

Part IV: Policy interactions

10. The regulatory environment of multifetal pregnancy reduction: A comparative case study of Italy and Japan / Mio Tamakoshi

11. Comparing surrogacy regulation in the uk and california / Zaina Mahmoud

12. Discussion: Reproduction policy in the twenty-first century / Hannah Zagel and Rene Almeling.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781035324163 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.