Nelson, Jennifer, 1967-

Women of color and the reproductive rights movement / Jennifer Nelson. - New York : New York University Press, c2003. - x, 225 p. ; 24 cm. - 363.46 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : from abortion to reproductive rights -- Let's hear it from the real experts : feminism and the early abortion rights movement -- "An act of valor for a woman need not take place inside of her" : black women, feminism, and reproductive rights -- "An instrument of genocide" : the black nationalist campaign against birth control -- "Abortions under community control" : feminism, nationalism, and the politics of reproduction among New York City's young lords -- Race, class, and sexuality : reproductive rights and the campaign for an inclusive feminism -- Conclusion.

0814758215 (cloth : alk. paper) 0814758274 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Reproductive rights--History--United States--20th century.
Minority women--Social conditions.--United States
Feminism--History--United States--20th century.

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