Thinking through post-constructionism: Reflections on (reproductive) disembodiment and misfits

Abstract

In this article, I draw together feminist research on the distinct areas of assisted human reproduction (or new reproductive technology) and postconstructionist theory to examine some common methodological and epistemological issues fundamental for reproductive justice. I revisit the notion of technologicallyassisted (reproductive) disembodiment (e.g., in vitro fertilization, surrogacy and egg donation) in light of theoretical developments in feminism, in particular postconstructionism. Specifically, I ask what light is shed on the paradox of reproduction (in particular disembodied reproduction) by feminist post-constructionism?.