DOC 2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Fallopian Tube, The Population Bomb, Euphemism
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They didn"t know that they signed for it. They didn"t know what was going to happen to them. Told about the contract when the patient was in pain, labor. Had no wits about them to make a clear decision with a clear thought process. Sterilize those who are unwanted" in society. Some don"t even remember signing the papers. Helps us understand the impact of the medical decisions made. A whistleblower is someone who observed unjust medical practices, did not feel right about it, and did something about it. Don"t focus on what individuals to blame. Goal of eugenics: slow down the birth rate in mexican women. The ability to speak english played a big role. Wrong translations: cutting fallopian tubes (cid:1441)cleaning the womb(cid:1442) If you don"t sign, we won"t operate". For the sake of the child, mothers will usually sign the papers. The element of coercion, lack of consent. Targeted african americans as well as mexicans.
