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OverviewThis book addresses the trend of introducing and passing laws regulating the actions of women and the treatment of their bodies. It takes a serious look at the effect these laws would have on women and the threat to their autonomy, privacy, and control; their bodily integrity; control over reproductive capacities; and their constitutional rights. From ancient literature to the literature and law of contemporary society, a women's value has often rested on her fulfilling expected roles as wife and mother. The lack of respect for women inherent in this predominantly male-oriented line of thinking is reinforced in this new trend of legislation attempting to regulate women's behaviour and physical health. Scholars from Israel, Italy, and the United States provide a multidimensional discussion of the problems facing women in many, if not all, countries. Contributors represent various disciplines including, law, philosophy, medicine, political science, sociology, women's studies, and criminal justice. Articles analyze sensitive issues surrounding abortion and its impending legalization in several countries; controversial topics on contract motherhood; the power of administrative agencies to control and informally criminalize pregnant women and new mothers; policies meant to protect the fetus from pregnant women who deviate from medically, socially, and legally sanctioned behaviour which may deter women from seeking any medical care; and the destruction of families due to the criminalization of pregnant women and new mothers and the consequent removal of their children into foster care. Professors, students, librarians, agency workers dealing with women's issues, and women and men in the general public should find this a helpful tool in sorting through the complex issues on criminalizing women's bodies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Clarice FeinmanPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.521kg ISBN: 9781560241713ISBN 10: 1560241713 Pages: 230 Publication Date: 16 April 1992 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Introduction Abortion Approval as a Ritual of Symbolic Control Decriminalization or Legalization? The Abortion Debate in Italy Unwanted Pregnancy, Due Process of Law, and Justice White Contract Motherhood: Social Practice in Social Context Surrogate Motherhood and the Morality of Care Prenatal Harm as Child Abuse? Punishment and Welfare: Crack Cocaine and the Regulation of Mothering Women and Fetus: The Social Construction of Conflict Mothers and Children, Drugs and Crack: Reactions to Maternal Drug Dependency Reference Notes IncludedReviewsAuthor InformationFeinman, Clarice Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |