From Reproductive Oppression to Reproductive Justice: An Introduction to Trans and Gender Nonconforming Reproductive Issues

From Reproductive Oppression to Reproductive Justice: An Introduction to Trans and Gender Nonconforming Reproductive Issues

In this episode, I introduce the concept and history of reproductive justice, and how it can be applied to understand the unique reproductive issues faced by trans and gender nonconforming people. Beyond advocating for the right to abortion, the right to fertility and childbearing is critical to include in advocacy for trans people's reproductive rights and health.  I explore both the the barriers that trans people face to their reproductive rights and health, and the ways reproductive healthcare has improved to center the needs of trans people.  Resources:  The U.S. Transgender Survey (2015): https://www.ustranssurvey.org/ Planned Parenthood Guide: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/00/0b/000b0b36-c257-446d-a63b-453efe9298c1/providing-transgender-nonbinary-care-book-2018.pdf Identity Document Laws and Policies: https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws https://www.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights/article/trans-identity-document-faq Reproductive Justice: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259857714_Understanding_Reproductive_Justice_Transforming_the_Pro-Choice_Movement Reproductive Justice and Trans Rights: https://nwlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/rj_and_transgender_fact_sheet.pdf PHOTO CREDIT “all genders” image : Photo: Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images