Welcome to Episode 3 of Hidden Medical History. Did you know that forced sterilization is still legal in the United States because of a 1927 Supreme Court case known as Buck v. Bell? There’s a history of eugenics being used on low-income people, people of color, disabled people and people deemed as “social deviants.” Let’s dive into the history of this Supreme Court case to better understand how laws continue to legalize this.
@joelbervell Welcome to Episode 3 of Hidden Medical History. Did you know that forced sterilization is still legal in the United States because of a 1927 Supreme Court case known as Buck v. Bell? There’s a history of eugenics being used on low-income people, people of color, disabled people and people deemed as “social deviants.” Let’s dive into the history of this Supreme Court case to better understand how laws continue to legalize this. #hiddenmedicalhistory #medicalhistory #buckvbell #reproductiverights #xyzbca #joelbervell
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