Comparative sexology: Nonconsensual insemination in the United States and the European Union

Cusack, Carmen M.

doi:10.1016/j.sexol.2013.10.001

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“…This certainly has merit, however, again the word “control” does not necessarily encompass circumstances in which fear is present. We have also seen it referred to as “non-consensual insemination” [ 35 ], which also fails to acknowledge the abusive nature of the behaviour and does not encompass forced abortion. In our own work we have previously suggested “reproductive coercion and abuse” (RCA) as an alternative [ 17 , 18 ]; this clearly positions the phenomenon as abusive while also allowing space for behaviours that are more subtle to be included.…”

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A conceptual re-evaluation of reproductive coercion: centring intent, fear and control

Tarzia

Hegarty

2021

Reprod Health

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Background Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a hidden form of violence against women. It includes behaviours intended to control or dictate a woman’s reproductive autonomy, for the purpose of either preventing or promoting pregnancy. Main text In this commentary, we argue that there is a lack of conceptual clarity around RCA that is a barrier to developing a robust evidence base. Furthermore, we suggest that there is a poor understanding of the way that RCA intersects with other types of violence (intimate partner violence; sexual violence) and—as a result—inconsistent definition and measurement in research and healthcare practice. To address this, we propose a new way of understanding RCA that centres perpetrator intent and the presence of fear and/or control. Recommendations for future research are also discussed. Conclusion We suggest that IPV and SV are the mechanisms through which RCA is perpetrated. In other words, RCA cannot exist without some other form of co-occurring violence in a relationship. This has important implications for research, policy and healthcare practice including for screening and identification of women in reproductive healthcare settings.

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A conceptual re-evaluation of reproductive coercion: centring intent, fear and control

Tarzia

Hegarty

2021

Reprod Health

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“…This certainly has merit, however, again the word "control" does not necessarily encompass circumstances in which fear is present. We have also seen it referred to as "nonconsensual insemination" (30), which also fails to acknowledge the abusive nature of the behaviour and does not encompass forced abortion. In our own work we have previously suggested "reproductive coercion and abuse" (RCA) as an alternative (16,31); this clearly positions the phenomenon as abusive while also allowing space for behaviours that are more subtle to be included.…”

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A Conceptual Re-evaluation of Reproductive Coercion: Centring Intent, Fear and Control

Tarzia

Hegarty

2020

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Background: Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a hidden form of violence against women. It includes behaviours intended to control or dictate a woman’s reproductive autonomy, for the purpose of either preventing or promoting pregnancy. Main text: In this commentary, we argue that there is a lack of conceptual clarity around RCA that is a barrier to developing a robust evidence base. Furthermore, we suggest that there is a poor understanding of the way that RCA intersects with other types of violence (intimate partner violence; sexual violence) and – as a result – inconsistent definition and measurement in research and practice. To address this, we propose a new way of understanding RCA that centres perpetrator intent and the presence of fear and control. Recommendations for future research are also discussed. Conclusion: We suggest that IPV and SV are the mechanisms through which RCA is perpetrated. In other words, RCA cannot exist without some other form of co-occurring violence in a relationship. This has important implications for research, policy and practice including for screening and identification of women in reproductive healthcare settings.

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Laws Relating to Sex, Pregnancy, and Infancy

Cusack¹

2015

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Where this book is distributed in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, this is by Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited, registered in England, company number 785998, of Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS.Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and representatives throughout the world. Palgrave ® and Macmillan ® are registered trademarks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries. ISBN: 978-1-137-50518-7 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cusack, Carmen M., author.Laws relating to sex, pregnancy, and infancy : issues in criminal justice / Carmen M. Cusack.pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-137-50518-7 (hardcover : alk.

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Comparative sexology: Nonconsensual insemination in the United States and the European Union

Cited by 8 publications

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A conceptual re-evaluation of reproductive coercion: centring intent, fear and control

A conceptual re-evaluation of reproductive coercion: centring intent, fear and control

A Conceptual Re-evaluation of Reproductive Coercion: Centring Intent, Fear and Control

Laws Relating to Sex, Pregnancy, and Infancy

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