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May 18, 2026Polity

The Spectacle of Death in the Fight Over Reproductive Rights

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Essay examines the symbolic use of death in reproductive rights battles, highlighting implications for advocacy.

Key Points

  • This essay explores the historical and contemporary use of death imagery in the debate over reproductive rights.
  • Historical analysis of antiabortion and abortion rights visual strategies
  • Examination of the impact of legislative changes, such as the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act
  • Contextual assessment of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision
  • Antiabortion activists utilize fetal funerals and personhood to influence public perception and legislation.
  • Activists on both sides have adapted their strategies in response to the changing legal landscape, particularly post-Dobbs.
  • There's a growing discourse about moving away from depictions of female death in advocacy efforts.

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Rachel Schreiber (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0aac2b5ba8ef6d83b6fb4bhttps://doi.org/10.1086/741486
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