Representation on Adolescence in Golfito: Sexuality and Reproduction According to Costa Rica’s Public Healthcare System

Authors

  • Mauricio López Ruiz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v11i2.3641

Keywords:

adolescence, sexual and reproductive health, health rights, sociology of health

Abstract

This article analyses how sexual and reproductive health has been constructed as a policy problem in Costa Rica´s Public Healthcare System, in the context of implementation of the Mesoamerica Initiative in Golfito region. It will be argued that adolescents are seen from the pathology and anormality -focusing on personal fails (their affectivity and identity) as well as socialization fails (relative to family and peer groups). As a result, their rights recognition is based on a negative stand. The study is qualitative -document analysis, as well as interviews and focus groups conducted to public healthcare officials.

Author Biography

  • Mauricio López Ruiz

    Costarricense. Doctor en sociología por la Universidad de Costa Rica (Costa Rica). Labora en el Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales de la Universidad de Costa Rica en temas relacionados con la sociología de la salud en materia de desarrollo de políticas y derechos sociales..

Published

2021-07-13

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Section

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How to Cite

“Representation on Adolescence in Golfito: Sexuality and Reproduction According to Costa Rica’s Public Healthcare System”. 2021. Revista Rupturas 11 (2): 23-41. https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v11i2.3641.

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