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Obstetric Violence and the Birthing Body: A Reading from Feminist Philosophy examines the phenomenon of violence against women and birthing subjects during medicalized birth from the viewpoint of diverse fields within feminist philosophy.
The phenomenon of obstetric violence—violence and the dehumanizing treatment of laboring women at the hands of medical staff—affects women and birthing persons all over the world, with dreadful consequences. This book argues that obstetric violence is a distinct form of violence against women that cannot be adequately understood simply by labeling it as "gender violence." It demonstrates how violent obstetric practices have been normalized and provides practical guidance for those seeking to influence social policies and create structural change within women’s healthcare.
Obstetric Violence and the Birthing Body will be of use to women everywhere, health providers, policy makers, and students and researchers in many branches of feminist philosophy as well as other academic disciplines including public health, human rights, welfare, sociology, midwifery, medical anthropology, medical ethics, and law.
Title: Obstetric Violence And The Birthing Body
Format: Hardback Book
Release Date: 22 Jan 2026
Type: Sara Cohen Shabot
Sku: 3550182
Catalogue No: 9781032964591
Category: Society & Culture
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