Unveiling the Hidden History of Abortion: A Look at the Theological and Legal Discussions Through the Ages

Questioning the theological and legal discussions of today, Laura Tatoueix follows a path that goes from the canonical creation of mortal sin to the development of a secret criminal category. This is then supported by repressive measures that strive to distinguish between abortion and babies: if abortion appears in the judicial archives, it is always co -related to other crimes. In fact, it is a taboo act, often linked to illegal sex, and we have to look for clues between the lines before it becomes common in the 18th century, along with abortion. The whole issue is the this book therefore tells what has been hidden for a long time, to recreate part of today’s history, through the history of women and the history of the body (aborted women, fetuses) . The historian here is interested in the actors and actresses of abortion, in the material conditions of action that receive medical knowledge, as well as the changes in the way we look at it these women, who are now seen as victims are pushed to “put theirs off. result”. By focusing her attention on the practices themselves, the author understands abortion as a global social phenomenon, shaped by secrecy, rumor and denial, itself under the control of class realism.

Summary:

Introduction

The first part. Criminalizing abortion in today’s world
The first chapter. Spiritual and moral issues regarding abortion
Chapter 2. Punishing abortion? Building a cauldron

Both. The repression of abortion, between norms and practices
Chapter 3. Abortion before the courts: an elusive crime?
Chapter 4. From practice to theory. Going over the discussion of Henry II Part Three. A woman’s secret? Customs, rituals, knowledge
Chapter 5. Choosing abortion: abortionists and abortionists
Chapter 6. Abortion and abortion: knowledge and experience
Chapter 7. Contraceptive discoveries

Decision
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