Fertile Matters: The Politics of Mexican-Origin Women's Reproduction

In: Chicana Matters

Abstract

Frontmatter -- Contents -- A Note On Terminology -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The fertility of women of mexican origin: A Social Constructionist Approach -- 2. The twin problems of overpopulation and immigration in 1970s California -- 3. "They breed like rabbits": The Forced Sterilization of Mexican-Origin Women -- 4. "More than a hint of extraordinary fertility. . . .": Social Science Perspectives on Mexican-Origin Women's Reproductive Behavior (1912–1980) -- 5. Controlling borders and babies: John Tanton, ZPG, and Racial Anxiety over Mexican-Origin Women's Fertility -- 6. The right to have children: Chicanas Organizing Against Sterilization Abuse -- 7. "Baby-makers and welfare takers": The (Not-So) New Politics of Mexican-Origin Women's Reproduction -- Epilogue -- Notes -- References -- Index