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More Than Medicine: A History of the Feminist Women s Health Movement
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In 1948, the Constitution of the World Health Organization declared, Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Yet this idea was not predominant in the United States immediately after World War II, especially when it came to womens reproductive health. Both legal and medical institutionsand the male legislators and physicians who populated those institutionsreinforced womens second class social status and restricted their ability to make their own choices about reproductive health care.In More Than Medicine, Jennifer Nelson reveals how feminists of the 60s and 70s applied the lessons of the new left and civil rights movements to generate a womens health movement. The new movement shifted from the struggle to revolutionize health care to the focus of ending sex discrimination and gender stereotypes perpetuated in mainstream medical contexts. Moving from the campaign for legal abortion to the creation of community clinics and feminist health centers, Nelson illustrates how these activists revolutionized health care by associating it with the changing social landscape in which women had power to control their own life choices.More Than Medicine poignantly reveals how social justice activists in the United States gradually transformed the meaning of health care, pairing traditional notions of medicine with less conventional ideas of healthy social and political environments.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'More Than Medicine'? A: 'More Than Medicine' explores the history of the feminist women's health movement in the United States, highlighting how feminists of the '60s and '70s fought for reproductive rights and challenged traditional medical practices.
- Q: Who is the author of 'More Than Medicine'? A: The book is authored by Jennifer Nelson, who provides insights into the intersection of health care and women's rights.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: 'More Than Medicine' covers topics such as the struggle for legal abortion, the establishment of community clinics, and the fight against gender discrimination in health care.
- Q: When was 'More Than Medicine' published? A: 'More Than Medicine' was published on March 6, 2015.
- Q: What is the book's format and condition? A: The book is available in paperback format and is categorized as 'New'.
- Q: How many pages does 'More Than Medicine' have? A: 'More Than Medicine' consists of 280 pages.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, 'More Than Medicine' is published as the first edition.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the evolution of women's health care advocacy and the role of social justice in reshaping health care narratives.
- Q: Does the book include any personal stories or case studies? A: Yes, the book includes personal stories and case studies that illustrate the impact of feminist activism on health care.
- Q: Is 'More Than Medicine' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to women's studies, health care, and social justice.