Facing Eugenics

Reproduction, Sterilization, and the Politics of Choice

Autoren

• Erika Dyck

Parameter

• 332 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Politikwissenschaft
• Weltgeschichte

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Exploring the real-life experiences of individuals involved in Canada's largest legal eugenics program, this book delves into the social history of sexual sterilization operations throughout the twentieth century. It examines how various legal policies and medical practices influenced contemporary reproductive rights while offering critical insights into the ramifications of medical experimentation and institutionalization in North America. The narrative sheds light on the coercive and voluntary aspects of sterilization, highlighting its lasting impact on society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback