Abortion and Catholicism in Britain

Name: Abortion and Catholicism in Britain
Brand: Springer
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By Sarah-Jane Page

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This book details how British Catholic communities view abortion, highlighting the diversity of positions which often contrast with the official line of Catholic Church doctrine. The authors' extensive qualitative investigation involving various Catholic constituents demonstrates the complex ways attitudes are formed. Based on interviews with priests, Catholic parishioners, anti-abortion activists and Catholics living in close proximity to activism, this book takes a lived religion approach to argue that attitudes and approaches to abortion are nuanced and contextual, with the Catholic concept of individual conscience playing a fundamental role in navigating abortion issues. Ultimately, this investigation helps to explore in much greater depth the increased liberalisation in attitudes among Catholics towards abortion, at a time when Catholic activism opposing abortion is growing, and therefore shines a light on the conflicts that are apparent at the heart of Catholic parishes. Thisbook will be of interest to scholars in Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sociology, Theology and Religious Studies.

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

288

Release Date:

2025-04-22

Publication Date:

2025-04-22

Publisher:

Springer

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

3031546946

ISBN13:

9783031546945

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

376 g

Height:

148 cm

Width:

210 cm

Thickness:

16 cm

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