What Do We Know and What Should We Do About… Abortion?
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What Do We Know and What Should We Do About… Abortion?: (What Do We Know and What Should We Do About:)

What Do We Know and What Should We Do About… Abortion?: (What Do We Know and What Should We Do About:)


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About the Book

Abortion affects millions of lives, and the conversations around it matter.

This book cuts through the noise to explain what abortion really means for people who need it, and why access to safe care is so important. Drawing on real experiences from around the world, it looks at how attitudes to abortion have changed over time, how laws and technology shape people’s choices, and what happens when access to abortion rights is limited or denied. It also shows how campaigning and human rights work have helped bring about change—and what still needs to be done.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Clear explanations of the social, legal, and health issues surrounding abortion
  • Stories and examples from countries including India, Ireland, and South Korea for a global view of reproductive rights
  • Real-world cases that show how people have successfully pushed for policy change

Written for students, campaigners, and anyone who wants to understand abortion beyond the headlines, this book offers an informed, human look at one of today’s most important issues.



Table of Contents:
Introduction Background What Do We Know What Should We Do Conclusion

About the Author :
Tanya Saroj Bakhru is a Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at San Jose State University. She holds a B.M. in Violin Performance from the University of Redlands, an M.A. in Women’s Studies from San Diego State University, and a Ph.D. in Women’s Studies from University College Dublin. Dr. Bakhru’s publications include Reproductive Justice, Adoption and Foster Care with Krista Benson and the edited collection Reproductive Justice and Sexual Rights: Transnational Perspectives. Her research interests include Transnational Feminism, Reproductive Justice, and Feminist Critiques of Globalization. Grace E. Howard is an Associate Professor of Justice Studies at San José State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science at Rutgers University, with concentrations in Women and Politics and Public Law. Dr. Howard has authored several published works, including The Pregnancy Police: Conceiving Crime, Arresting Personhood; “The Criminalization of Pregnancy Before and After Dobbs” in The Routledge Companion to Gender and Crime; and “The Pregnancy Police: Surveillance, Regulation, and Control" in Harvard Law and Policy Review. Dr. Howard’s body of work explores reproductive law and policy, and the dimensions of legal personhood for people with the capacity for pregnancy. She is engaged in public scholarship on reproductive politics and law, with expertise on the criminalization of pregnancy, abortion, contraception, miscarriage, and eugenics. Her analysis and commentary have been featured in national and international news outlets including Huffington Post, BBC News, Telemundo, US News & World Report, Truthout, AP News, and NPR.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781036210298
  • Publisher: SAGE Publishing (Digital)
  • Publisher Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd (Digital)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1036210294
  • Publisher Date: 22 Apr 2026
  • Binding: Digital download and online
  • Series Title: What Do We Know and What Should We Do About:


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