Nelson, Jennifer, 1967-

Women of color and the reproductive rights movement [electronic r esource] / Jennifer Nelson. - New York : New York University Press, c2003. - x, 225 p. ; 24 cm. - ACLS Humanities E-Book. .

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 movemen t -- "An act of valor for a woman need not take place inside of her" : black women, feminism, and reproductive rights -- "An instrument of gen ocide" : the black nationalist campaign against birth control -- "Abort ions 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 femin ism -- Conclusion.


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Birth control-- History-- United States-- 20th century.
Abortion-- History-- United States-- 20th century.
Minority women-- Social conditions.-- United States
Sterilization (Birth control)-- History-- United States-- 20th ce ntury.
Women's rights-- History-- United States-- 20th century.
Feminism-- History-- United States-- 20th century.