Obstetric Violence As Gender Based Violence : What It Is, How It Is Perceived, and How It Can Be Addressed

• Autore: Re Lucia
• Pubblicazione: Berlin/Boston : , : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, , 2026; ©2026
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (250 pages)
• Altri autori: R. E
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Obstetric Violence as Gender Based Violence -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Obstetric Violence from the Perspective of Everyday Bioethics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The epistemic debate around the definition of obstetric violence -- 3 From silence to an everyday bioethics perspective for obstetric violence -- 4 From vulnerability to the vulnerabilization of women in the obstetric field -- 5 Obstetric violence, autonomy and informed consent -- 6 Obstetric violence, racism and bioethics -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- Decolonizing Bioethics, Feminizing Public Health: Obstetric Violence as Epistemic Injustice -- 1 Introduction: the interregnum of obstetric violence -- 2 Theoretical-epistemological framework: narrative, decolonial, and intersectional bioethics for feminist public health -- 2.1 The value of narrative and (auto)ethnography in narrative bioethics -- 2.2 Decolonizing, feminizing…and intersectionalizing bioethics -- 3 Obstetric violence: a brief overview and the situation in Spain -- 3.1 Names, laws, and beyond -- 3.2 Obstetric violence: formulating a concept under fire -- 4 Obstetric violence as epistemic injustice: the combustive intersection -- 5 Final words: conceptual insurrection, or unruly concepts -- Funding -- References -- Gynecological and Obstetric Violence: Framing the Phenomenon under International Human Rights Law -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Unveiling the complex nature of gynecological and obstetric violence -- 2.1 Looking for a definition: international, regional and national efforts -- 3 Framing gynecological and obstetric violence as a violation of human rights -- 4 Missed opportunities at the international and regional levels: how to approach gynecological and obstetric violence moving forward? -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Obstetric Violence: A Matter of Gender, Race and Class. ; 1 Introduction: concepts, definitions and legal aspects -- 2 How common is obstetric violence? -- 3 Obstetric violence as an expression of sexism, racism and classism -- 4 Consequences of obstetric violence -- 5 Obstetric violence: a term in dispute -- 6 The way forward: how to prevent/eliminate obstetric violence? -- References -- The Prevention of Obstetric Violence: The Humanization of Childbirth in Brazil -- 1 Obstetric violence in Brazil -- 2 The movement for humanized childbirth -- 3 Laws and policies on humanizing childbirth care -- 4 Preventing obstetric violence: obstacles and challenges -- References -- Between Objectification and Rights Narratives of Obstetric Violence and the Question of Self-determination in Finland -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Feminist activism contesting violence -- 3 Narrative analysis and resisting medical rationality -- 4 Narratives of obstetric violence -- 4.1 Objectification -- 4.2 Experiencing a Violation -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Neoliberal Paternal Authoritarianism and Obstetric Violence in Turkey: Vulnerability and Resilience in Routine Episiotomies -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Obstetric violence: undermining the agency and autonomy of birth-givers -- 3 Research design and data analysis -- 4 The historical and political context of childbirth in Turkey -- 5 Paternal authoritarianism, medical autonomy and professional authority of OB/GYNs and midwives -- 5.1 Routine episiotomy as a defensive medical practice -- 5.2 Sidelined midwives -- 5.3 The ideal vs 'disobedient' birth-giver: women trained for harmonizing with medical authority -- 6 Women building resilience against obstetric violence -- 6.1 Finding the right doctor as a strategy for self-protection and consistent collaboration -- 6.2 Fathers as (invisible) partners of childbirth -- 7 Discussion and conclusion -- References. ; Incomplete Professionalization of Midwives as a Risk Factor for Obstetric Violence. Insights from Southern Italy -- 1 The evolving role of midwives: professional and social transformations -- 2 Midwifery care as a reference model for the prevention of obstetric violence -- 3 Laboring under pressure: professional struggles and evolving practices in Campania -- 3.1 Methods and methodology -- 3.2 Midwifery autonomy and professional dynamics -- 3.3 Obstetric violence: the midwives' point of view -- 3.4 Working conditions in Campania's health system -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Midwives' Voices on Obstetric Violence: Exploring Care Models and Professional Cultures in Tuscany -- 1 The research -- 2 Childbirth in Tuscany -- 3 The perception of "obstetric violence" -- 4 The material factors contributing to obstetric violence -- 4.1 Difficult working conditions -- 4.2 The lack of resources -- 4.2.1 High responsibilities, low salaries -- 4.2.2 Cramped and overcrowded spaces -- 4.3 Patterns of pregnancy and delivery -- 4.3.1 Pathology and pathologization -- 4.3.2 Midwives' autonomy, interventions in childbirth and dealing with doctors -- 4.3.3 The postpartum phase: rooming-in and breastfeeding -- 5 The role of emotions -- 5.1 The feeling of frustration -- 5.2 The importance of empathy and the anxiety of pregnant women -- 6 Communication and trust -- 7 The caring relationship -- 8 Conclusions -- 8.1 Obstetric violence: between recognition and denial -- 8.2 The prevention of obstetric violence -- References -- Homebirth in Italy: An Alternative to Medicalisation And Vulnerability to Violence in Healthcare Facilities -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The research methodology -- 3 Homebirth in Italy as an alternative niche -- 3.1 A historical overview -- 3.2 Stigmatisation and low integration -- 3.3 Subculture: a different view on the woman's body and birth. ; 3.4 Preventing endemic violence -- 4 Bridging homebirth to the obstetric violence construct -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Obstetric Violence: Between Recognition of Rights and Trust in Transformation -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Women's bodies between myth and medicalisation -- 1.2 Cultural idols and stereotypes about the maternal body -- 2 Childbirth between tradition and modernity: a cultural comparison -- 3 Reproductive knowledge, health policy frameworks, and forms of resistance -- 3.1 Culture, health, and immigration -- 3.2 Immigrant women with female genital mutilation between tradition and change -- 3.3 Main aspects of deinfibulation -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Notes on Authors.
• Sommario/riassunto: Obstetric violence refers to abusive behaviors by healthcare staff towards women during childbirth, including the pre-birth and post-birth phases.Although it falls under gender-based violence, it is still widely overlooked and underexplored in bioethical, legal, and sociological literature.
• Titolo autorizzato: Obstetric Violence As Gender Based Violence
• ISBN: 3-11-220806-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 996703469203316
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno
• Serie: Everyday Bioethics Series