The cyclical history of abortion rights

The cyclical history of abortion rights

The medical historian Mary Fissell begins her history of abortion with an account of her visit to a cemetery in south London to see the grave of Eliza Wilson, a 32-year-old dressmaker from Keswick who died in 1848 after an abortion went wrong. Historians have estimated that by the early 19th century, half of births in London were conceived out of wedlock, and that by 1850 rates of illegitimacy were the highest they had ever been. In a big city, …

A March for Life and a feminist rally under the slogan "Defend Reproductive Rights" took place in Koper. According to the Institute for Life and Equality Network, the former attracted more than 1,000 people, while the latter attracted around 100 people, according to the Socialist Reading Circle.

Media articles about reproductive rights / Articles de presse sur les droits reproductifs – Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

Facebook is blocking news links in Canada, therefore we are compiling those articles here. Most recent articles are on top. Facebook bloque les liens vers les actualités au Canada, c’est pourquoi nous compilons ces articles ici. Les articles les plus récents sont en haut.—————————————Canadian gynecologists concerned social media is reshaping perspectives about effective contraception methodsKristy Kirkup, Health Reporter, Globe and MailMarch 22,…

A March for Life and a feminist rally under the slogan "Defend Reproductive Rights" took place in Koper today. According to the Institute for Life and Equality Network, the former attracted more than 1,000 people, while the latter attracted around 100 people, according to the Socialist Reading Circle.