[['Love them Both': Abortion in a Globalized World].]

Area of Science:

• Sociology
• Gender Studies
• Political Science

Background:

• Anti-abortion arguments have evolved beyond fetus-centric claims.
• The rise of "women-protective" arguments links to gender stereotypes and complementarity theories.
• Globalization facilitates the transnational spread of these arguments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the origins and development of women-protective anti-abortion arguments.
• To analyze the influence of US conservative groups on their global dissemination.
• To examine the impact of these arguments on abortion and contraception legislation and litigation.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of anti-abortion discourse.
• Tracing the historical and geographical spread of specific arguments.
• Examination of legal and legislative documents in the US, Europe, and Russia.

Main Results:

• Women-protective arguments, emphasizing gender stereotypes, are central in global abortion debates.
• US conservative groups have significantly influenced the international adoption of these arguments.
• These arguments are prominent in legislation and litigation concerning abortion and contraception in key regions.

Conclusions:

• The women-protective anti-abortion strategy aims to disempower women by undermining reproductive control.
• This approach poses a direct challenge to established principles of gender equality.
• Understanding the global spread and impact of these arguments is crucial for reproductive rights advocacy.