Sterilization of Disabled People

What does it mean to be ‘fit’ for motherhood? Who decided that some women are more deserving of autonomy than others? Women with mental and physical disabilities are subject to an unusually high rate of involuntary sterilization. The false pretense that mental disability is inheritable has also largely played into the disproportionate sterilization of the mentally ill. Current controversies surrounding sterilization of disabled people is over their decision-making power. While many cases involve parents or guardians petitioning for sterilization, it has been argued that this request is unconstitutional and violates a fundamental right against unwanted personal intrusion.

Can You Spell Injustice?

ACROSS 3. voluntary agreement 8. moral principles 9. to make a person or animal unable to produce offspring

DOWN 1. acronym for non-whites 2. medical operation to remove uterus 4. practiced through 'breeding out' 5. advocacy 6. maternity 7. self rule, free reign