Discourse on human embryo protection in the light of the publications in the Catholic press in the Second Polish Republic Cover Image

Dyskurs o ochronie życia poczętego na łamach prasy katolickiej II Rzeczypospolitej
Discourse on human embryo protection in the light of the publications in the Catholic press in the Second Polish Republic

Author(s): Przemysław Sołga
Subject(s): History, Social Sciences, Media studies, Communication studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: abortion; conceived life; Catholicism; protection; journalism

Summary/Abstract: Abortion is topic that was present in the Polish social discourse of the interwar period, touching upon politics, law and medicine. The topic was a subject of heated debate, and it has showcased radically opposing views in the printed press. The article highlights the arguments of Catholic journalists in favour of the protection of the conceived life.

  • Issue Year: 149/2022
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 701-719
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish