See a very erudite debate on just this issue in the following articles.
Annandale, E. C., Clark, J (1996). "What is gender? Feminist theory and the
sociology of human reproduction." Sociology of Health and Illness 18(1):
17-44.
Campbell, R., Porter, S (1997). "Feminist theory and the sociology of
childbirth: a response to Ellen Annandale and Judith Clark." Sociology of
Health and Illness 19(3): 348-358.
Annandale, E. C., Clark, J (1997). "A reply to Rona Campbell and Sam
Porter,." Sociology of Health and Illness 19(4): 521-532.
Best wishes
Jane Sandall
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From: "Carol Thorogood" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 9:46 AM
Subject: critical theory
Hi all
I am trying to write a critical appraisal of the ideologies (conservative
and politically radical) underpinning the 'new midwifery' and the
implications of these contested fields for midwifery. In part I want to
argue (I think) that while feminism(s) and midwifery are linked there is
no intrinsic affinity between them and indeed the new midwifery may
actually oppress midwives just as obstetrics has done. I am having a
great deal of difficulty finding literature about these sorts of ideas, so
I'd appreciate some guidance from the list about where to go next with this
sort of argument.
Thanks a lot
Carol
Associate Professor Carol Thorogood
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Health
Newcastle University
University Drive, Callaghan 2308
New South Wales
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