Reproductive Laws, Women of Color, and Low-Income Women by Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson



This will be a tough article for you to withhold judgement.  When you do feel judgement about what the author is saying, write down the judgement and ask yourself, “Why am I feeling judgmental?   From where are my judgments stemming?”  Now try to remove your morality to figure out what the author is arguing.


1) The author is arguing that women of color and poor women face unique experiences with regards to reproduction.  How so?



2) What about our society makes us less concerned about the health of women of color and poor women?



3) What factors would have to be placed within society to value all human life, regardless of race and income?  Explain.