From the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. Abortion, Assisted Reproduction Technologies and LGBT Rights in Argentina

Authors

  • Florencia Luna Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO); Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7202/1058266ar

Keywords:

abortion, assisted reproduction technologies, LGBT, gender, poverty, discrimination

Language(s):

English

Abstract

Despite "progressive" legislative changes concerning the LGBT collective and assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) in Argentina, women and their sexual and reproductive rights have been overlooked. This article presents a critical perspective of some of these legislative modifications in the country. It addresses why some legislators and society are prepared to challenge a conservative or traditional approach for certain groups while ignoring others. Several factors are at play. There is no all-inclusive explanation. I stress that a striking double standard prevails in Argentina with respect to women and their sexual and reproductive rights. I also contend that powerful discrimination exists, in particular against poor women, who continue to suffer and are "punished" by the criminalization of abortion.

 

(c) Emanuelle Dufour

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Published

2018-02-28

How to Cite

[1]
Luna F. From the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. Abortion, Assisted Reproduction Technologies and LGBT Rights in Argentina. Can. J. Bioeth 2018;1:26-3. https://doi.org/10.7202/1058266ar.

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2018): Open Issue

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2018 Florencia Luna

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