Abstract
Social egg freezing (SEF) is a new reproductive technology that is increasingly used within ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, stirring tensions between tradition and modernity. Based on in-depth semi-structured interviews, this study examined how ultra-Orthodox singles who employ SEF engage in social negotiations over gender- and body-related norms. Findings show that participants successfully assimilated SEF by establishing facts on the ground and discreetly spreading information while actively avoiding tensions that may threaten religious tradition. SEF did not push participants into modern individualism or dissolve their strong connection to the community. However they did modify social boundaries and articulated social criticism.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2581-2598 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Journal of Religion and Health |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Aug 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Reproductive technology
- Social change
- Social egg freezing
- Ultra-orthodox
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing
- Religious studies