Examines women's access to sex education, maternity care, family planning, and abortion, and analyzes how much power women in diverse contexts have to negotiate sexual practices. This book is suitable for courses in women's studies, globalization, public health, and political science.

This rare comparative policy book written by a single author is a model for how research can be conducted by students and activists. This "essential primer on the comparative experiences of reproductive rights" (as Lisa Ann Richey calls this book) is well-suited for courses in women's studies, globalization, public health, and political science.