Daisy Judith Morales
Abortion Liberalization and Accompaniment in the Southern Cone
For this summer research, I am contributing to a comparative study of two patterns of pro-abortion activism in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. The first focuses on efforts to liberalize abortion laws through both social movements and legislative advocacy. The second examines the work of autonomous feminist collectives that support pregnant individuals in the self-management of abortion, particularly in contexts where abortion is not legally accessible. As part of this project, I work with structured interviews conducted with activists involved in one or both forms of activism. My role includes reviewing and editing initial interview transcriptions and participating in the thematic analysis of these transcripts to identify key patterns, themes, and insights across cases.
Message To Sponsor
Thank you for making this opportunity possible! I really appreciate it. As a political science major, being part of this research has helped me better understand how policy connects to people’s everyday lives. As a woman of color, it’s meaningful to work on a project that touches on autonomy and personal choice, and it’s given me a broader perspective on these topics. As a first-generation college student of latin descent, this kind of support means a lot. It’s helping me grow, gain experience, and feel more confident about my future.