Killing the Black Body
Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty
Dorothy E. Roberts
The book critically examines the history and ongoing issues of reproductive injustice and control targeted at Black women in the United States, from the era of slavery to contemporary practices like sterilization abuse and the regulation of welfare mothers. It argues that these practices are part of a broader system of racial oppression that devalues Black motherhood and undermines the reproductive freedom of Black women.
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