Politics of the Womb: Women, Reproduction, and the State in

Condition - Very Good
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and functions properly. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or have minor cosmetic damage. It may also be missing some parts/accessories or bundled items.

Politics of the Womb: Women, Reproduction, and the State in Kenya

In more than a metaphorical sense, the womb has proven to be an important site of political struggle in and about Africa. By examining the political significanceâ€”and complex ramificationsâ€”of reproductive controversies in twentieth-century Kenya, this book explores why and how control of female initiation, abortion, childbirth, and premarital pregnancy have been crucial to the exercise of colonial and postcolonial power. This innovative book enriches the study of gender, reproduction, sexuality, and African history by revealing how reproductive controversies challenged long-standing social hierarchies and contributed to the construction of new ones that continue to influence the fraught politics of abortion, birth control, female genital cutting, and HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Country	USA
Author	Lynn Thomas
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9780520936645
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	University of California Press
Manufacturer	University of California Press
NumberOfPages	307
PublicationDate	2003-08-20
Publisher	University of California Press
ReleaseDate	2003-07-11
Studio	University of California Press

Politics of the Womb: Women, Reproduction, and the State in Kenya