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Feminist Revolt and the Constitution

Abortion Activism on the Island of Ireland

By Jane Rooney

This project gathers personal stories to examine abortion law reform in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It investigates the capacity of constitutions and constitutionalism to support feminist demands, advocating for a feminist constituent power. This is a significant contribution to global discussions on reproductive rights.

Jane Rooney is Assistant Professor in International Law at Durham University.

1. Introduction

2. The People

3. Feminist Revolt: Changing Subjectivities

4. Feminist Revolt: Avoiding, Ignoring, Diffusing, and Laughing at Aggression

5. Feminist Revolt: Breaking the Law and Performing the Law

6. Feminist Methodology in Feminist Constitutionalism

7. Conclusion