Repealed

Ireland's Unfinished Fight for Reproductive Rights

Camilla Fitzsimons, Sinead Kennedy, Ruth Coppinger

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English

Pluto Press
20 November 2021

Feminism & feminist theory; Ethical issues: abortion & birth control; Gender studies: women; Political campaigning & advertising; Pressure groups & lobbying

*Winner of the James S. Donnelly, Sr. Prize 2022
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In Ireland, 2018, a constitutional ban that equated the life of a woman to the life of a fertilised embryo was overturned and abortion was finally legalised. This victory for the Irish Repeal movement set the country alight with euphoria. But, for some, the celebrations were short-lived – the new legislation turned out to be one of the most conservative in Europe. People still travel overseas for abortions and services are not yet fully commissioned in Northern Ireland.

This book traces the history of the origins of the Eighth Amendment, which was drawn up in fear of a tide of liberal reforms across Europe. It draws out the lessons learned from the groundbreaking campaign in 2018, which was the culmination of a 35-year-long reproductive rights movement and an inspiring example of modern grassroots activism. It tells the story of the 'Repeal' campaign through the lens of the activists who are still fighting in a movement that is only just beginning.

By: Camilla Fitzsimons
With: Sinead Kennedy
Foreword by: Ruth Coppinger
Imprint: Pluto Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 246g
ISBN: 9780745344270
ISBN 10: 0745344275
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 20 November 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword – Ruth Coppinger Prologue 1. Introducing the Real Heroes 2. Reproductive Oppressions in Ireland 3. Ireland's Dark History of Injustices Against Women - Camilla Fitzsimons & Sinead Kennedy 4. After the Eighth, the Slow Movement for Repeal - Sinead Kennedy 5. No Quiet Revolution - the Grassroots Gathers 6. The Together for Yes Campaign 7. The Battle Continues 8. Where to Next in the Struggle for Reproductive Rights?

Camilla Fitzsimons is an activist and a member of the Dublin West Pro Choice group. She works at Maynooth University and is the author of Community Education and Neoliberalism. Sinéad Kennedy is the co-founder of The Coalition to Repeal the Eighth and an executive member of Together for Yes. She works at Maynooth University and is the co-editor of The Abortion Papers, Ireland.

Reviews for Repealed: Ireland's Unfinished Fight for Reproductive Rights

‘A must-read for anyone interested in reproductive rights. It is a call-to-arms in the ongoing global fight for abortion access and reproductive justice’ -- Bríd Smith TD, People before Profit 'An indispensable and compelling read, showing how feminist organising changes law and changes activists' -- Mairead Enright, Reader in Feminist Legal Studies, University of Birmingham and a founding member of Lawyers for Choice ‘An in-depth account of how the campaign was fought and won. It’s a fluidly written book filled with clear facts, passionate arguments and compassionate vignettes’ -- ‘Buzz’