September 23 — “Reclaiming the White Daughter’s Purity: Racism, Heteropatriarchy, and the 1975 Abortion and Sterilization Act in Apartheid South Africa”
According to Susanne Klausen, South Africa experienced an epidemic of illegal abortions under apartheid … and the scars are still present today.
When: Tuesday September 23, 4:30 PM
Where: IUPUI 425 University Boulevard, Cavanaugh Hall Room 508
Susanne M. Klausen is professor of history at Carleton University in Ottawa. Her research interests include:
- Reproductive health services and the politics of fertility regulation in twentieth-century South Africa
- Development of public health in Southern Africa
- The international birth-control movement, 1918-1939
Why does Provocate think you should attend this event?
Yet another perspective on the politics of public health in Africa.
If you think this sounds interesting, be sure to check out …
Prof. Klausen looks at other aspects of racism and birth control in South Africa in a second lecture September 23. South African theologian Isabel Phiri will discuss HIV/AIDS, violence against women, and notions of masculinity in Africa September 17. Prof. Phiri also speaks about women and theology in South Africa on September 15 and September 18. Provocate may not be sure what “heteropatriarchy” is, but chances are it will be relevant in a discussion of women and Islam October 21.
Know before you go:
You can read Prof. Klausen’s research description here.
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