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Defiant Birth Women who Resist Medical Eugenics

Pages
338
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

This book shares the powerful stories of women who chose to have children despite medical advice to terminate pregnancies due to perceived disabilities. It critically examines medical eugenics as a form of social engineering, challenging the notion that some lives are more valuable than others. The book questions the accuracy of screening procedures and the responsibility for determining the value of an imperfect life, bringing marginalized issues into the mainstream discussion.

About the author

M
Melinda Tankard-Reist

Melinda Tankard-Reist writes about women's experiences and social issues. Her books include Giving Sorrow Words Women's Stories of Grief After Abortion and Defiant Birth Women who Resist Medical Eugenics. She also authored Big Porn Inc Exposing the Harms of the Global Pornography Industry.