Kathleen Broussard
PhD Candidate in Sociology, University of Texas at Austin
Areas of Expertise:
- Gender & Sexuality
- Reproductive Health
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About Kathleen
Broussard's research focuses on the ways society shapes women's sexual and reproductive experiences. Overarching themes of Broussard's work include embodiment, fertility intentions and ideals, and sexual and reproductive autonomy. She is currently conducting analysis on a project of that explores the experiences of individuals who choose to self-manage their abortion outside of the clinic setting.
Contributions
New Research on U.S. Women Who Seek Abortion Care Online
SSN Key Findings Brief,
Publications
"Experiences of Women in Ireland Who Accessed Abortion by Traveling Abroad or by Using Abortion Medication at Home: A Qualitative Study" (with ). (2018).
Examines the impact of Ireland's restrictive abortion laws on women's options for accessing abortion, their decision-making regarding which pathway to follow, and their experiences with their chosen approach.