The Business of Birth
This week's review examines maternity care in the U.S., unpacking the difference between "fetus-centered and woman-centered reproductive health regimes."
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Each week Choice highlights a review that addresses a topical issue, event, or holiday—or simply, a review we believe deserves more attention.
This week's review examines maternity care in the U.S., unpacking the difference between "fetus-centered and woman-centered reproductive health regimes."
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This week's review looks at how to foster an inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ youth.
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This week's review "presents a genealogy of queer theory" through its blending of sociology and activism studies
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Happy Pride! This week's review takes a sociological approach to trans medicine, tracing the history and development of gender-affirming care.
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This week's review explores the curation, memorialization, and national memory of the American past. How do US museums and memorials commemorate—or minimize—painful historical events?
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Through the works of Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, this week's review links critical studies in African American literature and ecocriticism
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In honor of Public Works Week, we take a sociological look at city development and planning in Dividing Paradise. This week's review presents a case study of Paradise Valley, which demonstrates class tensions and economic disparity in rural areas.
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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week's review brings together research on "1.5 generation" Koreans in the US and beyond
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To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, this week's review looks at how "mattering" impacts one's well-being, relationships, and community
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This week's review digs into the complexity and challenges of feminist activism on social media—an online space rife with neoliberal, self-governing logic
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To commemorate this year's Earth Day, we examine the ongoing endangerment of whale species and the conservation efforts we all can support
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April showers bring...mushrooms? This week's review introduces us to the world and potential of mycology
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