Who Chooses? [electronic resource] : American Reproductive History since 1830 /
Caron, Simone M.
Gainesville : University Press of Florida,
c2008.
Simone Caron reveals that despite attempts by population controllers to shape the populace according to their own agendas, women throughout the years have sought means to choose for themselves the best reproduction option to suit their personal situation. She examines the political, moral, and economic forces that shaped reproductive policies and the impact they have had on women's ability to choose how to control their bodies.
Simone Caron reveals that despite attempts by population controllers to shape the populace according to their own agendas, women throughout the years have sought means to choose for themselves the best reproduction option to suit their personal situation. She examines the political, moral, and economic forces that shaped reproductive policies and the impact they have had on women's ability to choose how to control their bodies.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-355) and index.
A brief overview of American reproductive history -- Abortion and contraception in the nineteenth century -- Race suicide, eugenics, and contraception, 1900-1930 -- Population control and the Great Depression, 1930-1939 -- World War II, the baby boom, and the population explosion, 1939-1963 -- Who pays? contraceptive services and the welfare state, 1963-1975 -- Who pays for what? abortion and sterilization, 1960-1975 -- Backlash, 1973-2000 -- Conclusion.
Description based on print version record.
Human reproduction
Abortion
Abortion
Birth control
Birth control
Contraception
Contraception