Women’s experiences of reproductive coercion and abuse due to son preference

This project will involve in-depth, semi-structured interviews with women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have experienced gendered pressure around pregnancy, abortion, or contraception. It will examine how son preference operates as a mechanism of coercion and control, how women interpret and resist these pressures, and what consequences arise for health, relationships, and autonomy. Findings will contribute to a nuanced understanding of cultural dimensions of RCA and inform culturally informed service responses. This project sits within SPHERE, an NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence in Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women in Primary Care. SPHERE is led by Professor Danielle Mazza and supported by multidisciplinary students and researchers in the Department of General Practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this team with support from supervisors.