We are a group of feminists who are deeply concerned about the potential for gender, class, disability and racial/ethnic discrimination posed by new and emerging reproductive and genetic technologies. Though these technologies are often proffered as expansions of "choice," we believe that this is a dangerously incomplete framework for understanding their social and political consequences. We are working together to promote an alternative framework based on a feminist and social justice perspective. We are excited to have the opportunity to connect with you at this conference and explore these issues further.
We have created this packet of background materials drawn from our own work and other sources, as a resource intended to help everyone explore these complex issues. The contents touch on a range of issues related to these technologies, including basic science, policy, race, gender, GLBT and disability rights. We hope that you find this material helpful, and would greatly appreciate your comments and suggestions. We hope to expand the packet as an education and action tool that can be used in a variety of contexts.
The materials in this packet will be available on-line soon. Please contact us or check our organizational websites.
Rajani Bhatia, Committee on Women, Population and the Environment
Joelle Brouner, Communities Against Rape and Abuse and CWPE
Marsha Darling, Adelphi University and CWPE
Marcy Darnovsky, Center for Genetics and Society
Judy Norsigian, Our Bodies Ourselves and CWPE
Martina Robinson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health and Sexual Rights National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, November 13-16, 2003
Overview: Introduction, Basic Science, Policy Summary
Race and Gender
Disability Rights
Sex Selection and Embryo Screening