Sexual and Reproductive Health

Catalog description

This class will survey the current landscape of sexual and reproductive healthcare from the perspective of an intersectional and feminist bioethics rooted in disability justice. From the politically charged debates over abortion rights, birth control access, and assistive reproductive technologies to gender-affirming care, sexual education, and reproductive health access for marginalized groups, we’ll explore the underlying power dynamics, tensions, and cultural and ethical controversies that characterize this varied field. We will examine these issues through an array of sources, including academic writing, podcasts, and other media, as well as first-hand accounts from patients themselves.