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
Telephone: 61 2 49855642
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