Assisted Reproduction, Discrimination, and the Law

This book argues that new conceptions of equality are necessary. Drawing from the literature on multidimensional and intersectional discrimination, it argues that an intersectionality approach offers a more useful analytical framework to extend protection to those engaged in ART treatments.

Sommario

1. Introduction; 2. Current conceptions of equality and the limitations for those involved in assisted reproduction; 3. Conceiving a more social model of disability: infertility as disability; 4. Conceiving a new interpretation of pregnancy and sex discrimination: redefining the boundaries; 5. A right to time off work to undergo ART treatments; 6. Conclusions

Info autore

Dr Michelle Weldon-Johns is a lecturer in Employment Law at Abertay University in Dundee. Her specific research interest is the boundaries between work and family life from UK and EU employment and equality law perspectives. Her research focuses on gender equality and the work-family conflict, particularly from the perspectives of working fathers and atypical working families. She has also written on the potential implications of Brexit for Scotland in the employment and work-family context.

Riassunto

This book argues that new conceptions of equality are necessary. Drawing from the literature on multidimensional and intersectional discrimination, it argues that an intersectionality approach offers a more useful analytical framework to extend protection to those engaged in ART treatments.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Michelle Weldon-Johns
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781032240206
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3224020-6
• Pagine: 146
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, LAW / Family Law / General, LAW / Labor & Employment, MEDICAL / Reproductive Medicine & Technology, Reproductive Medicine, Family Law, Gender studies, gender groups, Employment & Labour Law, Employment and labour law: general