The idea and original edition was developed in collaboration with many people in preparation and for distribution at the 2007 u. California latinas for reproductive justice clrj is a statewide policy and advocacy organization whose mission is to advance california latinas reproductive health and rights within a social justice and human rights framework. The briefing book was developed by the sistersong women of color reproductive health collective and the prochoice public education project in collaboration with many others for the united states social forum in 2007. A primer on reproductive justice and social change this is the expanded and updated version of the book. About the book reproductive justice is a firstofitskind primer that provides a comprehensive yet succinct description of the field. Reproductive justice briefing book a primer on reproductive justice and social change put together by sistersong and the prochoice public education project an anthology with links to further resources. A framework for improving access to care the 2015 title x national grantee meeting took place in washington, dc, from august 1820, and brought together title x grantee leaders from across the country to gain and share current information on the provision of highquality family planning services. In the midst of a reproductive rights crisis, weve lost more watchdogs. A primer on reproductive justice and social change, produced by berkeley law school. Clrj works to ensure that policy developments reflect latinas priority needs, as well as those of their. The galvanizing impact of reproductive justice extends beyond these mobilization and coalitionbuilding strategies.
The politics of health care for native american women 5 likes females sows and cows and hens and women suffer because of their sex in western patriarchal cultures, where female bodies are exploited as sex symbols, for reproduction, for breast milk, andor for reproductive eggs. The series will include primers intended for students and those new to reproductive justice as well as books of original research to continue to further knowledge and impact society the following writers are under contract for books that will appear in this series. Emerj expanding the movement for empowerment and reproductive justice leadership, policy and grassroots campaigns, and strategic alliances to advance reproductive justice. The revolution starts at home confronting intimate violence within activist communities. An introduction that while choice is important, it is but a bullet point on a larger list of human rights issues. Many new resources and groups are analyzing reproductive rights through a global human rights lens. Ross, a cocreator of the term reproductive justice and cofounder of the atlantabased sistersong women of color reproductive justice collective, and rickie solinger, a renowned historian of reproductive politics, team up to offer high school and college students an introduction to reproductive justice. With the continuing state and national attacks on abortion rights and access, many organizations. Reproductive justice by loretta ross, rickie solinger. Ross and rickie solinger put the lives and lived experience of women of color at the center of the book. Sistersong s mission is to strengthen and amplify the collective voices of indigenous women and women of color to achieve reproductive justice by eradicating reproductive oppression and securing human rights. It has been popular among women of color in the united states, and was developed by african american feminists who sought to combine the insights of critical race theory with intersectional. Ifwhenhow envisions a transformation of the legal systems and institutions that perpetuate oppression into structures that realize justice, and a future when all people can selfdetermine their reproductive lives free from discrimination, coercion, or violence. Women of color changing the face of us reproductive rights organizing reproductive justice briefing book reproductive justice issues for asian and pacific islander women.
Pdf download reproductive justice 101 timeline and facilitator instructions a timeline and facilitator instructions for meetups focused on. Reproductive justice, reproductive health and reproductive. In celebration of world book day, below are books that challenge readers to consider their role as citizens in a global society. You can find a clear and concise definition of reproductive justice by reading the first article in this reproductive justice briefing book entitled what is reproductive justice. This is in contrast to the singular focus on abortion by the prochoice movement that excludes other social justice movements. Women and gender studies midterm flashcards quizlet. Produced by the prochoice public education project, it offers a comprehensive look at a variety of topics, including sex education, abortion, adoption, pregnancy, disability, incarceration, immigrants, lgbt issues, race, and class. Sistersongs role in the reproductive justice movement. Oct 14, 2019 reproductive justice is a concept first introduced by the black feminist organization sister song in 1994. They educate women of color and policy makers on reproductive and sexual health. Reproductive justice wisconsin alliance for womens health. Within the united states, the reproductive rights advocacy community organizes women and others to participate in legislative and electoral processes on the state and federal level, and. Over the next 2 weeks, demos will share a series of blog posts that explore different ways that policy can impact womens economic opportunity. What do prisons have to do with reproductive rights.
Sistersong is the largest national multiethnic reproductive justice collective. Ross and rickie solinger put the lives and lived experience of women of color at the center of the book and use a. The fosseverdon actor gave a powerful acceptance speech on reproductive justice at the ceremony. Reproductive justice, at its core, is about bodily autonomy and the right to choose whether and under what circumstances people have and raise children.
This year, rjp will be offering a variety of projects with reproductive justice groups around the country. The idea and original edition was developed in collaboration with many people in preparation and for distribution at. Reproductive justice is both a movement for reproductive rights, health, and equity, and a framework that leverages intersectionality and human rights. Reproductive justice reproductive justice is the complete physical, mental, spiritual, political, social, and economic wellbeing of women and girls, based on the full achievement and protection of womens human rights. We transform the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and.
By loretta ross, sistersong women of color reproductive health collective. Jan 16, 2017 reproductive justice links reproductive rights with the social, political and economic inequalities that affect a womans ability to access reproductive health care services. Sistersong defines reproductive justice as the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we. Reproductive justice means having full control over all aspects of our sexual and reproductive lives, which means an end to all sexual violence. May 29, 2019 why we should all be using the framework of reproductive justice. Clrj works to ensure that policy developments reflect latinas priority needs, as well as those of their families and their communities. Womens history month is an opportunity to dig into the ways that a raceconscious, populist economic agenda must elevate women. A primer on reproductive justice and social change, sistersong women of color reproductive health collective and the. A primer on reproductive justice and social change contents. Reproductive justice in action the barnard center for research on. Reproductive rights are centered around the legal right to access reproductive health care services like abortion and birth control. A primer on reproductive justice and social change.
However, the two are distinctly and philosophically different. Written by two legendary scholaractivists, reproductive justice introduces students to an intersectional analysis of race, class, and gender politics. Reproductive justice affirms the right to decide if and when to have children, as well as the right to parent the children you already have in safe, healthy environments. This book is a primer written by two legendary scholaractivists that is designed to provide a comprehensive yet succinct description of the field. Oftentimes, people think the term reproductive justice is synonymous with reproductive rights. Core components of reproductive justice include equal access to safe abortion, affordable contraceptives and comprehensive sex education, as well as freedom from sexual.
Reproductive justice can be used as a theory for thinking. More resources for funders funders for reproductive equity. This is a collection of articles from different leaders in the field. Reproductive justice feminist womens health center. New reproductive justice guide is a powerful vision for the future. The politics of health care for native american women 1st edition by barbara gurr. Demos new briefing book, everyones economy, offers an economic agenda that will enable all of us to thrive.
A primer on reproductive justice and social change the reproductive justice analysis offers a framework for empowering women and girls relevant to every family. This is the expanded and updated version of the book. Why we should all be using the framework of reproductive justice. Reproductive justice briefing book table of contents what is reproductive justice. Reproductive justice briefing book aka rj briefing book updated for 2008. For further information and a list of organizations who work on this issue, see the entry on incarcerated women in the reproductive justice briefing book.
Reproductive justice is a concept first introduced by the black feminist organization sister song in 1994. Culture may 29, 2019 why we should all be using the framework of reproductive justice. News, a nonprofit media outlet dedicated to reproductive health and justice, laid off five employees this week. Women of color changing the face of us reproductive rights organizing reproductive justice briefing book reproductive justice issues for.
All people having the social, political, and economic power and resources to make healthy decisions about their gender, bodies, sexuality, and families for themselves and their communities. Our membership includes and represents indigenous, african american, arab and middle eastern, asian and pacific islander, and latina women and lgbtq people. Reproductive justice is the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities, according to sistersong women of color reproductive justice collective, the first organization founded to build a reproductive justice movement. The reproductive justice movement can be viewed as an integrative approach, which includes legal rights, as well as health care delivery. The goal of the reproductive rightschoice framework is the protection of a womans legal rights to reproductive health care services, particularly abortion. Why we should all be using the framework of reproductive. Scielo saude publica zika and reproductive justice zika. The movement articulates the rationale for reproductive freedom in positive moral and political terms, as a requirement for social justice, human rights, and womens wellbeing. Loretta ross and rickie solinger help prove in reproductive justice. Reproductive justice is a framework and analytic that foregrounds how reproductive politics are entangled with broader infrastructures such as border controls, incarceration, medicine, political economy, population control policies, environmental degradation, among others.
The publication introduced reproductive justice to a. This book is easy to use because it is divided by topics so you can find the topic you are looking for quickly. A primer on reproductive justice and social change sistersong women of color reproductive health collective race, gender and abortion. Reproductive justice briefing book aka rj briefing book updated for 2008 emerj e xpanding the m ovement for e mpowerment and r eproductive j ustice leadership, policy and grassroots campaigns, and strategic alliances to advance reproductive justice. A collection of primers on the intersection of reproductive justice with social issues and issues related to the provision of healthcare for women. New reproductive justice guide is a powerful vision for the. F orty years and counting civil liberties and public. Reproductive justice by loretta ross, rickie solinger paperback. Reproductive justice is the complete physical, mental, spiritual, political, social, and economic wellbeing of women and girls, based on the. This book is easy to use because it is divided by topics so you can. Reproductive justice links reproductive rights with the social, political and economic inequalities that affect a womans ability to access reproductive health care services. Reproductive health in nursing what is reproductive. The idea and original edition was developed in collaboration with many people in preparation and for. Sistersong women of color reproductive health collective.
The new reproductive justice book series publishes works that explore the contours and content of reproductive justice. It reveals why the basic experience of reproductive healthcare for most americans is so differentand. Reproductive justice, not just rights dissent magazine. Reproductive justice is a firstofitskind primer that provides a comprehensive yet succinct description of the field. An introduction that while choice is important, it is but a bullet point on a. Pdf download reproductive justice 101 timeline and facilitator instructions a timeline and facilitator instructions for meetups focused on reproductive justice, developed by forward together. Incarceration, prison and reproductive rights, prisons, sexual abuse. Amid widespread attacks on bodily autonomy, an intersectional approach can help guide our response. If a woman comes seeking an hiv test, we will make sure she also receives information about contraception, screening for genderbased violence, education about her sexual health and a better understanding of her rights. Reproductive justice goes beyond this local story to look more broadly at how race, gender, sex, sexuality, class, and nation inform the ways in which the government understands reproductive healthcare and organizes the delivery of this care. New reproductive justice guide is a powerful vision for. The reproductive justice rj movement was founded more than 20 years ago by a group of visionary black women and centers the experiences and leadership of communities that.
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