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Shifting Maternal Instinct Narratives: An Evolution of the Portrayal of Abortions in Film

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DOI: 10.23977/mediacr.2024.050319 | Downloads: 13 | Views: 292

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Yang Hu 1

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1 Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

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Yang Hu

ABSTRACT

Historically, films have perpetuated negative stereotypes about women who have abortions, depicting them as villains or victims. However, over the past decade, there has been a significant shift towards more empathetic and realistic portrayals of women who choose to have abortions. This study will analyze a selection of films from different periods to explore the evolution of these portrayals. Through content analysis, the study will investigate how societal attitudes toward abortion have changed and how movies have played a role in challenging traditional notions of maternal instinct and womanhood. 

KEYWORDS

Abortions in Film; Womanhood; Abortion Stigma; Narrative Evolution; Maternal Instinct

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Yang Hu, Shifting Maternal Instinct Narratives: An Evolution of the Portrayal of Abortions in Film. Media and Communication Research (2024) Vol. 5: 122-127. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/mediacr.2024.050319.

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