Reproductive Justice in Ireland

This seminar explores Ireland's journey towards reproductive justice & its global implications. Through the lenses of sociology, anthropology, political science, & history, students consider the past, present & future of reproduction in Ireland. Key themes include the impact of cultural norms, beliefs and values on abortion access, the intersection of state, church & medicine, the relationship between law & practice, the role of activism and art in social change, and the weight of the past in the present. Excursions will focus on the history of reproduction in Ireland, experiences of Irish women, & reproductive justice activism in Ireland.