This program discusses reproduction and motherhood in the hyper-patriarchal societies of Latin America. Women on different economic and social levels discuss such topics as working mothers, and how the extended family contributes to child-rearing; the sterilization movement; abortion; gay parenting; manipulation of women’s reproductive rights by governments; and how access to medical services varies from country to country. Also available in Spanish. (60 minutes) English

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