WS100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Fecal Incontinence, Obstructed Labour, Levonorgestrel-Releasing Implant
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Environmental racism (288) differential exposure to environmental problems on the part of marginalized peoples has fostered an environmental justice movement to resist these inequities as a lack of economic, social, and political power. Reproductive choice (290-309) involves being able to have safe and affordable birthing and parenting options; reliable, safe, and affordable birth control technologies; freedom from forced sterilization; and the availability of abortion. Where women can control their reproduction and therefore shape the quality and character of their lives. Eugenics (290)- the racist and classist idea that certain groups have more rights to reproduce than others. Norplant (297, 344) is a contraceptive device that is implanted under the skin of the upper arm and releases a small amount of the hormone progression through the inspired capsules for up to 5 years. Thought to be used against for underprivileged women.