Ser madre en America Latina
Description
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 English.
Runtime
59 min
Series
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c1992
Database
Films on Demand
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