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Abortion policy and practice in Greece

E Georges1

  • 1Department of Anthropology, Rice University, Houston, TX 77251, USA.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Abortion significantly impacted Greece's postwar birth rate decline, forming a key part of a unique contraceptive culture. Despite legalization, Greek women largely favor abortion and male birth control over female methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Demography
  • Medical Anthropology

Background:

  • Postwar Greece experienced a sharp decline in birth rates, with abortion playing a significant role despite its previous illegality.
  • Pronatalist policies from state and church historically limited access to medical contraceptive alternatives for Greek women.
  • A distinct Greek contraceptive culture emerged, shaped by responses and resistance to various political and social forces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine abortion within the context of Greek contraceptive culture during the postwar era.
  • To analyze the influence of macro- and micropolitical institutions on reproductive practices.
  • To explore generational differences in abortion practices and their cultural meanings in Rhodes.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study focusing on three generations of married women in Rhodes, Greece.
  • Analysis of abortion practices, meanings, and their relationship to cultural understandings.
  • Examination of historical pronatalist policies and their impact on contraceptive choices.

Main Results:

  • Illegal abortion was a common, medically managed procedure, contributing significantly to fertility control.
  • Even after legalization in 1980, Greek women predominantly utilize abortion and male contraception over female methods.
  • Reproductive choices reflect local cultural norms regarding the body, health, sexuality, and family dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Abortion remains a primary method of fertility control in Greece, deeply embedded in cultural practices.
  • Greek women's contraceptive choices are influenced by historical limitations and persistent cultural factors.
  • Understanding local cultural understandings is crucial for analyzing reproductive health behaviors in Greece.

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