Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-307) and index.
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Introduction: Images of Women Present and Past -- In a field by the river my love and I did stand: Changing Social forms, Modernity and Resistance -- Young women saying "I love having lots of one-night stands" is still not quite acceptable: Making Sense of Sexual Experiences -- And she didn't know what to do: The Many Obstacles to Sexual Freedom -- It's not the right time for me, I can't go through with this pregnancy. And it should be free choice: Abortion as the Loneliest Decision -- It's not just about having children-how can you build a life?: Motherhood Becomes Another Country -- Conclusion: Loss, Athwartness, Resistance