Pushing for midwives : homebirth mothers and the reproductive rights movement / Christa Craven.
Presents a history of women's reproductive rights activism in the U.S. and provides an examination of contemporary organizing strategies for reproductive rights in an era increasingly driven by "consumer rights." By framing the midwifery struggle through a political economic perspecti...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia, Pa. :
Temple University Press,
2010.
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| Summary: | Presents a history of women's reproductive rights activism in the U.S. and provides an examination of contemporary organizing strategies for reproductive rights in an era increasingly driven by "consumer rights." By framing the midwifery struggle through a political economic perspective on reproductive rights, Craven offers an in-depth look at the strategies, successes, and challenges facing midwifery activists in Virginia. Craven examines how decades-old race and class prejudices against midwives continue to impact opposition to - as well as divisions within - women's contemporary legislative efforts for midwives. She argues that this recognition is vital for both scholars and activists if they hope to maintain their commitment to expanding reproductive rights for all women. --From publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 208 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781439902219 1439902216 9781439902196 1439902194 9781439902202 1439902208 9786612896132 6612896132 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Source of description: Print version record. |