As a 21st century woman, I have taken for granted that I have the right to be in charge of my body. I knew very little of the battles women fought to give me these rights, but this book has schooled me. For most of history, women have had little control of their bodies. Men in their lives and elected to the government have made decisions about women's access to birth control and other reproductive health services. Only through years of protests, church support, and advocacy have women regained control of their bodies and lives. However, this control continues to be threatened, and new laws and cases challenge those existing rights. No matter how you feel about reproductive issues, this book gives the facts about the history of reproductive rights for women that everyone should know. It is a fast and fascinating read that I highly recommend!
Jane Against the World: Roe V. Wade and the Fight for Reproductive Rights by Karen Blumenthal
As a 21st century woman, I have taken for granted that I have the right to be in charge of my body. I knew very little of the battles women fought to give me these rights, but this book has schooled me. For most of history, women have had little control of their bodies. Men in their lives and elected to the government have made decisions about women's access to birth control and other reproductive health services. Only through years of protests, church support, and advocacy have women regained control of their bodies and lives. However, this control continues to be threatened, and new laws and cases challenge those existing rights. No matter how you feel about reproductive issues, this book gives the facts about the history of reproductive rights for women that everyone should know. It is a fast and fascinating read that I highly recommend!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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