The wandering uterus

Description:

Taking her title from an ancient Greek belief that women's health problems were caused by "a wandering uterus" that needed to be confined and controlled, Meyer exposes the way in which myths and prejudice about female sexuality continue to influence the practice of law and medicine. Suitable for undergraduate courses as well as for generally interested reader, this book offers new insights while providing a wealth of up-to-date information. The text follows the reproductive cycle on three main parts: Political Issues of Pre-Conception, the Politics of Pregnancy, and The Politics of Motherhood. Throughout, Meyer argues passionately that, while technology and medicine must progress, they should not be allowed to do so at women's expense.

subjects: Sex discrimination against women,  Human reproductive technology,  Political aspects of Birth control,  Social aspects of Human reproductive technology,  Social aspects,  Women's rights,  Political aspects of Human reproductive technology,  Human reproduction,  Political aspects of Human reproduction,  Social aspects of Human reproduction,  Birth control,  Political aspects,  HEALTH & FITNESS,  Reproductive Techniques,  Sexuality,  Politics,  Family Planning Services,  Human reproductive technology, political aspects,  Reproductive rights