Feminist Protests, Abortion Rights and Polish Democracy

TY - JOUR

T1 - Feminist Protests, Abortion Rights and Polish Democracy

AU - Gwiazda, Anna

PY - 2021/6/1

Y1 - 2021/6/1

N2 - The recent ruling by the politicised Constitutional Tribunal to impose a near total-ban on abortion in Poland instigated a nation-wide protests and civic opposition. The ruling confirms rising illiberalism, supported by the governing right-wing populist Law and Justice party (PiS). Nevertheless, women’s political activism is significant for democracy. The extra-parliamentary representation of feminist interests and participation of diverse social groups in mass mobilisation could contribute to democratic changes. Yet, for these changes to take root, a long-term feminist strategy is needed.

AB - The recent ruling by the politicised Constitutional Tribunal to impose a near total-ban on abortion in Poland instigated a nation-wide protests and civic opposition. The ruling confirms rising illiberalism, supported by the governing right-wing populist Law and Justice party (PiS). Nevertheless, women’s political activism is significant for democracy. The extra-parliamentary representation of feminist interests and participation of diverse social groups in mass mobilisation could contribute to democratic changes. Yet, for these changes to take root, a long-term feminist strategy is needed.

UR - https://www.budrich-journals.de/index.php/feminapolitica/article/view/37410

M3 - Article

SN - 1433-6359

SP - 129

EP - 133

JO - Femina Politica

JF - Femina Politica

ER -