Abortion stigma is widely acknowledged in many countries, but poorly theorised. Although
media accounts often evoke abortion stigma as a universal social fact, we suggest that the …

Abstract 'Abortion stigma'has become a critical concept in abortion scholarship, activism,
policy and broader discourse. The concept of abortion stigma is, however, poorly defined …

Stigmatization is a deeply contextual, dynamic social process; stigma from abortion is the
discrediting of individuals as a result of their association with abortion. Abortion stigma is …

Abortion stigma, while observable as a global phenomenon, is constructed locally through
various pathways and institutions, and at the intersection of transnational and local …

The topic of abortion stigma has caught the attention of researchers and activists working on
reproductive health and rights around the world. But as research on abortion stigma grows, I …

It is well recognised that unsafe abortions have significant implications for women's physical
health; however, women's perceptions and experiences with abortion-related stigma and …

Context Although stigma has been identified as a potential risk factor for the well‐being of
women who have had abortions, little attention has been paid to the study of abortion …

Abortion is a common and essential component of sexual and reproductive health care, yet
social norms and stigma influence women's decision-making and create barriers to safe …

A large body of feminist scholarship identifies and examines modes of representing
abortion, focusing on themes such as stigma and the production of an autonomous foetal …

The media play a significant part in shaping public perceptions of health issues, and
abortion attracts continued media interest. Detailed examination of media constructions of …