Section outline

  • History of RJ & Bodily Autonomy

    • Ross, L., & Solinger, R. (2017). Reproductive Justice: An Introduction. University of California Press. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/brynmawr/detail.action?docID=4711991

      Read: Chapters 1 & 2 

      Optional (not required):

      Gomez, A. M., Downey, M. M., Carpenter, E., Leedham, U., Begun, S., Craddock, J., & Ely, G. (2021). Advancing Reproductive Justice to Close the Health Gap: A Call to Action for Social Work. Social Work, 65(4), 358–367. https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swaa034

    • Note: Part of class time is dedicated to watching this video. Watch the video starting at 6pm. We will plan to meet together starting at 7pm.

      Watch the video Reproductive Justice as a Human Right.

      TRIGGER WARNING: Within the first few minutes of talking, Prof. Ross brings up her personal experiences of rape, incest, and sterilization. 

      We will discuss the following questions in class:

      1. What are 1-2 things that stood out to you in the video?
      2. How did this video enhance your understanding of RJ and how this applies to social work practice?
      3. What questions do you have that are lingering?
    • Opened: Friday, June 21, 2024, 12:00 AM
      Due: Saturday, June 29, 2024, 11:59 PM

      Write a 1-2 page (double-spaced) reflection on the following prompt: What is something new that you learned about Reproductive Justice from the first week of classes? What is something you may want to learn more about? Due Saturday, June 29th by 11:59 PM.