Thrilled to announce that Fetal Positions: Understanding Cross-National Public Opinion about Abortion won the 2025 Ronald F. Inglehart Best Book Award from the World Values Survey Association! 🏆 Award lecture September 29 at 10 AM EST— all are welcome! www.worldvaluessurvey.org/WVSNewsShow....

Honored to be quoted in this nuanced HuffPost article. I appreciate the chance to share a research-based perspective on the complex relationship between religion and crime. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

Trump Just Made A Bold Comment About Religion And Crime — And Experts Have THOUGHTS

“This is not about a fear of God,” one sociologist said.

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Prof. Amy Adamczyk discusses why where you live can change how you see abortion on “The Thought Project” podcast

What Shapes Abortion Attitudes Around the World

Professor Amy Adamczyk discusses why where you live can change how you see abortion on “The Thought Project” podcast.

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I’m grateful to contribute a public-facing article to ASA's Contexts Magazine on how national contexts shape attitudes about abortion. Read here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... @scholars.org @johnjaycjphd.bsky.social #PublicSociology #ComparativeResearch #ReproductivePolitics #ASA

How Country Context Shapes Personal Opinions About Abortion - Amy Adamczyk, 2025

Amy Adamczyk on variation in global abortion attitudes.

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Congratulations to Prof. @amyadamczyk.bsky.social, whose latest book, “Fetal Positions: Understanding Cross-national Public Opinion about Abortion,” is the co-recipient of the 2025 Steven F. Messner Outstanding Book Award!

Congrats @amyadamczyk.bsky.social. Her book Fetal Positions: Understanding Cross-national Public Opinion about Abortion is the co-recipient of the 2025 Steven F. Messner Outstanding Book Award from the Association of Chinese Criminology and Criminal Justice. Available from Oxford University Press.

What shapes abortion views across the globe? Check out my podcast with CMDA where we talk about my book, Fetal Positions. #FaithAndMedicine #AbortionDebate #GlobalPerspectives @SSNScholars @oxunipress.bsky.social @CUNYCriminalJustice

Understanding Global Views on Abortion: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Adamczyk –

Dr. Steve Willing explores the neuroscience behind what is often described as transgender identity as he examines brain imaging research, neuroplasticity, and the impact of puberty blockers.

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A missing piece of the puzzle for understanding religion and abortion is how religion shapes abortion decisions. Check out my article in The Conversation, which unpacks the linkages.

Amy Adamczyk@amyadamczyk.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision? theconversation.com/religion-oft...

Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision? theconversation.com/religion-oft...

Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision?

Strong religious beliefs often shape disapproval of abortion – in the abstract. But when young women are actually deciding whether to terminate a pregnancy, faith’s role is more complex.

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Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision? theconversation.com/religion-oft...

Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision?

Strong religious beliefs often shape disapproval of abortion – in the abstract. But when young women are actually deciding whether to terminate a pregnancy, faith’s role is more complex.

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Excited to share a piece in Politics and Rights Review based on my book -Fetal Positions. This article looks at how democracy, gender equality, and media freedom shape global abortion attitudes. I’ll be discussing the findings tomorrow (Friday) at 9 AM EST: www.worldvaluessurvey.org/WVSNewsShow....

Politics and Rights Review@polrightsrev.bsky.social · last yr.

Prof. Amy Adamczyk (CUNY) explores why abortion views differ across countries. Using global data, she shows how democracy, media freedom, and gender equality shape public opinion. A sharp, timely study. @amyadamczyk.bsky.social politicsrights.com/how-democrac... #reproductiverights

Prof. Amy Adamczyk (CUNY) explores why abortion views differ across countries. Using global data, she shows how democracy, media freedom, and gender equality shape public opinion. A sharp, timely study. @amyadamczyk.bsky.social politicsrights.com/how-democrac... #reproductiverights

How Democracy, Media and Gender Equality Shape Abortion Views

Explores how democracy, media freedom, and gender equality shape abortion attitudes across countries through cultural, political, and social lenses.

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Third anniversary of the Dobbs decision, changing US abortion access! If you are around on Friday, June 27th at 9 AM EST, please join the webinar related to my latest book --Fetal Positions! academic.oup.com/book/59237 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

For understanding justifications for the Gaza conflict and how they vary based on residence in the US or Israel, check out my latest article!

Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World@sociusjournal.bsky.social · last yr.

💥 What shapes views on #violence and #morality? Dr. @amyadamczyk.bsky.social’s #Socius study shows how Jewish students use #neutralization to justify—or reject—Israel’s actions, with clear national differences. Read: doi.org/10.1177/2378...

My New Books Network podcast on Fetal Positions: Understanding Cross-National Public Opinion about Abortion just dropped, and it’s Book of the Day! 📚🎙️ The podcast provides highlights and insider information about the survey and interview data, including discussions with experts in China & the U.S.

Curious about global views on abortion, including in China? Explore the factors shaping public opinion in my latest book, Fetal Positions.📚 #Abortion #GlobalViews #FetalPositions @conradhackett.bsky.social