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Abstract
This chapter is concerned with exploring the dynamics of contemporary debate on women’s reproductive choices and rights in the somewhat transformed social, political and economic context of the Republic of Ireland. News coverage of the events of April and May 2007 provide the focus of attention, as the case of ‘D’, a 17 year old in the temporary care of the state, seeking to terminate her pregnancy after a diagnosis of severe foetal abnormality, became yet again a focus of public debate on abortion access within the state. The analysis explores how the issues this case raised were framed in the public domain, in order to consider the shifting moral grammar shaping the debate. The paper explores the ways in which this case illustrates the ongoing tensions between changing characterisations of Irishness, and the social dynamics of access to reproductive rights, particularly for national minors in the care of the state.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Unborn Child, Article 40.3.3° and Abortion in Ireland: Twenty-Five Years of Protection? |
Editors | Jennifer Schweppe |
Publisher | Liffey Press |
Pages | 47-64 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
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Dive into the research topics of 'From Rights to Compassion: The D Case and Contemporary Abortion Politics'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Activities
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Abortion Papers Ireland 2013 Symposium
Smyth, L. (Presenter)
08 Jun 2013Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Public Debate on death of Savita Halappanavar, QUB
Smyth, L. (Speaker)
04 Dec 2012Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Economic & Social Research Council (External organisation)
Smyth, L. (Member)
09 Mar 2010 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
Press/Media
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Understanding the transformed moral landscape in Ireland following the ‘repeal the 8th’ referendum
29/05/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Ireland abortion referendum: How much has country changed?
26/05/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Abortion referendum in Ireland: What to expect?
30/01/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Research output
- 1 Chapter
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Abortion in Ireland: liberalisation, social freedom, anger and shame
Smyth, L., 16 Nov 2023, (Early online date) The Palgrave handbook of global social change. Baikady, R., Sajid , S. M., Nadesan, V., Przeperski, J., Rezaul Islam, M. & Gao, J. (eds.). Palgrave Macmillan, 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter