
Martha Santillán Esqueda
El aborto
Perspectivas y debates en la historia de México
ISBN 978-607-30-587-155-4
Colección
The conceptions of abortion in present-day Mexico have deep historical roots. Examining them throughout time reveals a variety of concerns expressed in different periods regarding broader social issues related to pregnancy termination, including justice, morality, and gender relations. These debates have also reflected diverse opinions and anxieties about sexuality, love, motherhood, and family. From the colonial period to the present, ideas about abortion and the punishments associated with it have evolved in response to changing legal, political, religious, and social contexts. For the last third of the 20th century, growing concerns about public health, women’s health and maternity, and the lives of unborn beings have defined positions and debates on abortion, leading to intense controversies. In the early years of the 21st century, the issue became a central topic in human rights discussions and in the struggle for women’s rights to make choices about their own bodies. The primary aim of this book is to provide a long-term historical review of the legal, religious, and social perspectives on abortion, which have all shaped contemporary understanding of the subject.
Presentación
I. Pecado y crimen durante la Nueva España
II. La creación de un delito en el siglo XIX
III. Nuevos códigos y otras discusiones a partir de la Revolución
IV. Prácticas y justicia en el México posrevolucionario
V. Medios de comunicación e imaginarios hacia mediados del siglo XX
VI. La lucha por los derechos y la polémica social, 1970-1980
VII. Participación social y renovación legal de cara al siglo XXI
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