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  6. El derecho a la maternidad: Violencia ginecológica y obstétrica hacia mujeres con discapacidad en Chile [The right to motherhood: Gynecological and obstetric violence against women with disabilities in Chile]

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    Summary:

    “At a crucial historical moment, this book sheds light on the questions arising from the alarming decline in birth rates globally, and especially in Chile. This compilation, in which we find a wide range of researchers presenting their investigations and reflections, demonstrates that what is beginning to be understood globally, and in public opinion, as a problem, has a group of academics, intellectuals, and activists in our country reflecting on and proposing its causes and policies for solutions. This pluralistic argument allows us to understand “motherhood” in Chile, on the one hand, and the decline in birth rates, on the other, as the product of multiple factors that go beyond purely economic explanations. It is, therefore, a book that offers insights that enrich the debate, but above all—and perhaps therein lies its true contribution—that continues to raise questions.”

     

    Notes:

    • This description was written by Sonia Montecino Aguirre and appears on the back cover of the book “Maternities: Current Challenges of Gender, Family, and Fertility,” published by Fondo de Cultura Económica in Chile. The text “The Right to Motherhood: Gynecological and Obstetric Violence Against Women with Disabilities in Chile” corresponds to Chapter 23 of that book.
    • This book is not free. It is available for purchase at Fondo de Cultura Económica bookstores.
    • This book was originally published in Spanish.

  7. ‘¿Vino solita?’: Investigando las experiencias de madres con discapacidad [‘Did you come alone?’: Investigating the experiences of mothers with disabilities]

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    Points of interest:

    • The author reflects on the challenges faced by mothers with disabilities in Chile, based on her personal experience.
    • Based on data from the National Disability Survey and interviews, the chapter notes that many women with disabilities are mothers.
    • However, people with disabilities experience motherhood under surveillance, stigmatization, and a lack of support.
    • Society questions the parenting abilities of people with disabilities, which puts them at risk of losing custody of their children.
    • The text highlights that motherhood for women with disabilities is an act of resistance against ableism.
    • The text argues that women with disabilities can be mothers and that this enriches diversity, which is beneficial for society.

     

    Notes:

    • This publication is a chapter from the book “Maternities: Current Challenges of Gender, Family, and Fertility.”
    • This book is not free to access. It is available for purchase in “Fondo de Cultura Económica” bookstores.
    • This book was originally published in Spanish.

  8. La salud mental del Presidente o Presidenta de la República: respuestas institucionales y estándares de abordaje procedimentales y sustantivos [Mental health of the President of the Republic: institucional responses and procedural and substantive standards of approach]

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    Points of interest:

    • The article analyzes what would happen in Chile if the President of the Republic were to experience a mental health issue.
    • It studied the current Chilean law, which states that the Senate is responsible for declaring the president’s incapacity due to a physical or mental impairment.
    • The article reviewed cases from other countries, highlighting the United States, which has more research on mental health and politics.
    • It emphasizes that the stigma associated with mental health problems can negatively influence how these situations are handled.
    • It argues for a more inclusive and respectful view of the human rights of people with mental health issues, including political leaders.
    • The article proposes standards and procedures for this situation that align with international human rights standards.

     

    Notes:

    • The following summary was prepared by Núcleo Milenio DISCA and is based exclusively on the original publication. Therefore, it should not be used for citations or references.
    • This article was originally published in Spanish.