Michele Goodwin
Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood
Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood
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Michele Goodwin's book "Policing the Womb" explores how states abuse laws and infringe on rights to police women and their pregnancies, leading to punishment, incarceration, and humiliation. These laws grant state authorities extraordinary powers over reproductive freedom and pregnancies, based on unscientific claims of endangering a fetus. The US is the deadliest country in the developed world for a woman to be pregnant due to these laws.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 337 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
In her groundbreaking book, Policing the Womb, Michele Goodwin delves into the pervasive abuse of laws and the violation of rights pertaining to women and their pregnancies. This insightful work examines the profound consequences of these often arbitrary regulations, which can lead to the unjust punishment, incarceration, and humiliation of women, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and women of color. Frequently underpinned by unfounded claims of endangering a fetus, these laws grant state authorities extraordinary powers over reproductive freedom and pregnancies.
Goodwin's book sheds light on real-life instances where women's pregnancies have been governed by legal constraints, highlighting the tragic reality that the United States stands as the deadliest country in the developed world for a woman to be pregnant. Through her compelling narrative, Goodwin uncovers the underlying factors contributing to this alarming statistic and exposes the systemic injustices perpetuated against women and their reproductive rights.
This book serves as a powerful call to action, urging readers to recognize the urgency of addressing the disproportionate impact of these laws on marginalized communities. Goodwin emphasizes the need for comprehensive reform, including the repeal of discriminatory policies and the promotion of reproductive justice for all women. By raising awareness and advocating for change, we can strive to create a more equitable and compassionate society where women's health and well-being are prioritized, and their rights are fully respected.
Weight: 454g
ISBN-13: 9781108747592
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