How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics

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From Welfare Reform to Foreclosure to Trump

By Laura Briggs

Series: Reproductive Justice: A New Vision for the 21st Century

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How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics by Laura Briggs explores the intertwining of reproductive concerns with political discourse, arguing that issues like welfare, poverty, and migration are often framed through the lens of reproduction. The book delves into how these narratives influence public policy and societal attitudes, revealing the pervasive impact of reproductive politics on broader social and political dynamics.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the intersections of politics and reproductive rights. It offers a thought-provoking analysis of how issues of reproductive health and family are central to contemporary political debates. The author delves into the broader societal implications, making it an intriguing read for those interested in Philosophy and Psychology.

How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics

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Today all politics are reproductive politics, argues esteemed feminist critic Laura Briggs. From longer work hours to the election of Donald Trump, our current political crisis is above all about reproduction.

Households are where we face our economic realities as social safety nets get cut and wages decline. Briggs brilliantly outlines how politicians’ racist accounts of reproduction—stories of Black “welfare queens” and Latina “breeding machines”—were the leading wedge in the government and business disinvestment in families. With decreasing wages, rising McJobs, and no resources for family care, our households have grown ever more precarious over the past forty years in sharply race-and class-stratified ways.

This crisis, argues Briggs, fuels all others—from immigration to gay marriage, anti-feminism to the rise of the Tea Party.

How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics unpacks these themes to provide a compelling analysis of how our most personal lives are at the heart of very public struggles.

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How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics by Laura Briggs is commended for its compelling arguments that centre reproductive labour in public discourse and policy. Described as accessible yet profound, it provides insights for newcomers and seasoned readers on gender, politics, and policy-making aimed at justice. The book critiques neoliberalism's misalignment with societal needs, emphasizing ongoing crises linked to reproductive politics and stressing the need for governmental and corporate attention. It is praised for contributing significantly to understanding reproductive politics and is recommended for those interested in feminism, current affairs, and American politics.

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ISBN: 9780520299948

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 1 table

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Laura Briggs is Professor and Chair of the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the author of several books on gender and empire, including Reproducing Empire: Race, Sex, Science, and U.S. Imperialism in Puerto Rico and, most recently, Somebody’s Children: The Politics of Transracial and Transnational Adoption. She also serves as an editor for the University of California Press American Crossroads series.

How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics

How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics