Abort The Stigma Ep 4: Engaging with Cis-Men on Abortion

In this episode of the "Abort the Stigma" podcast series, we delve into the inclusion of cis-men in discussions surrounding abortion. Traditionally, conversations about abortion have been perceived as primarily concerning women, queer individuals, and transmasc individuals. However, this episode highlights the importance of men's involvement in supporting pregnant people with pre-marital abortion and the need to involve male engagement in issues related to abortion and SRHR. Or rather to simply put how abortion is a men's issue too!

About Abort the Stigma Podcast series:

Abortion is frequently seen in a negative light. The focus usually rests upon the termination of the pregnancy, or the stigma or fear that the abortion seeker has to endure. But there is another side to abortion that seems to be missing from our discussion. Abortion also saves lives, it can be life-affirming for many who make this choice. Further, it can affect the lives of those who are connected to the abortion seeker. In this podcast, we unravel the right of choosing abortion, and aim to flip the narrative.

Speakers:

Sapna Kedia works as an Assistant Director- Gender and Social Development at the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), Asia Office. At ICRW, Sapna leads and supports research and programs on the issues of men and masculinities, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender, governance and public policy. She works closely with regional, national and global stakeholders to conduct research, run programs and organize consultations around these issues. She is also a founding member of the Women in Global Health (WGH), India Chapter and works in collaboration with other chapters across the globe.

Siddhant is a feminist researcher. They are interested in exploring the intersections of gender, masculinities, and digital rights. At TYPF, they were part of the Mardon Wali Baat programme and engaged with young men and boys in the present feminist discourse.

Producer: Yoshita Srivastava

Audio Editor: Nithin Shamsudhin

Produced by The YP Foundation