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Beyond Abortion
From: Abortion to Abolition
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This chapter introduces the history of and context surrounding abortion in Canada as well as explores how prison abolition is connected to reproductive justice. The author talks about her own background and experiences and how they inform her work, defines key terms, and outlines the goals of this book. She also explores the importance of intersectionality, discussing the importance of uplifting and highlighting marginalized voices when it comes to discussions of both abortion and abolition.
Contributors
Martha Paynter
Martha Paynter is a registered nurse providing abortion and postpartum care in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The founder and chair of Wellness Within: An Organization for Health and Justice, and a doctoral candidate at the Dalhousie University School of Nursing, Martha has 20 years of experience working to advance gender health equity. Her practice, teaching and research focus on the intersection of reproductive health and the justice system. A frequent contributor to Briarpatch, CBC, the Coast, the Conversation, the Halifax Examiner, and Saltwire, Martha writes about publicly-funded health care, prison abolition, and gender equity.