Publication Date
2022
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Hamayotsu, Kikue
Degree Name
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of Political Science
Abstract
Why do some religiously conservative countries advance in reproductive rights while others do not? Previous research emphasizes that religiosity, political institutionalism, and social movement strategies influence political actors, including members of the legislature, to shape preferred abortion policy outcomes. This thesis seeks to contribute to the literature by arguing that the political power of religious elites explains restrictive reproductive policy outcomes. In this thesis, I investigate the case of Poland and Indonesia. Despite differences in colonial history, religion, culture, and region, both countries share similar outcomes of restrictive reproductive policies and powerful religious elites, which makes for a unique and valuable comparative study.
Recommended Citation
Buczynski, Patricia, "The Political Power of Religious Elites in Shaping Restrictive Reproductive Policies: A Comparative Analysis of Poland and Indonesia" (2022). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 6887.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/6887
Extent
35 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
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Media Type
Text
