Mon 11/14 @ 6PM
Often there are deep connections between political and societal issues that might not seem likely on the surface. Anyone looking into how abortion became such a conflict-loaded issue will find it has less to do with deep-seated religious beliefs about the “personhood” of the fetus than with ideas about race, class and gender roles, and that the roots of today’s immigration, abortion and welfare arguments have roots in the post-Civil War period.
This fascinating history is the subject of Preterm’s next community outreach event. Dr. Sri Thakkilapati, who is on the faculty of The Ohio State University’s department of sociology will talk about how the history of racism, classism and gender oppression impact today’s battles over reproductive choice. It’s free and open to all; social workers can earn two continuing education hours for attending. Protected parking is available in the Preterm parking lot.