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June 17, 2026Women s Studies International Forum0 citationsOpen Access

Reproductive Rights and Democratic Backsliding in the US and Romania: A Comparative Analysis

Reproductive rights and democratic backsliding in the United States and Romania: A comparison

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MIMihaela IvănescuLFLuiza Maria Filimon

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Comparative analysis examines reproductive rights impact on democratic erosion in the US and Romania, suggesting significant implications.

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  • This study aims to explore the link between governmental actions that restrict reproductive rights and the process of democratic backsliding in the US and Romania.
  • Comparative analysis of governmental and non-governmental actors in the US and Romania
  • Identification of three categories of actors: governmental institutions, religious institutions, and advocacy groups
  • Examination of connections between policy positions and gendered dimensions of democratic erosion
  • Governmental and religious institutions show significant roles in promoting anti-abortion legislation, affecting women's reproductive rights.
  • Polarization driven by advocacy groups contributes to democratic backsliding, particularly through gender rights erosion.
  • Findings indicate a clear link between reproductive rights restrictions and the consolidation of illiberal politics in both nations.
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Ivănescu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a323dd7d50b63ecad20751dhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2026.103368
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