Queering Families, Reproductive Justice in Precarious Times
Reproductive Justice in Precarious Times
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Tamara Lea Spira's "Queering Families" examines the evolving understanding of queer family from the late 20th century to the present.
It critiques the assimilation of some LGBTQ+ individuals into mainstream family structures, highlighting their involvement in US imperialism and colonialism.
The book celebrates the history of queer reproductive justice activism, emphasizing the contributions of Black, decolonial, and queer of color feminists.
Spira advocates for building communities of care that support those marginalized by societal norms.
Ultimately, the book calls for a future where all beings are cherished and valued.
It critiques the assimilation of some LGBTQ+ individuals into mainstream family structures, highlighting their involvement in US imperialism and colonialism.
The book celebrates the history of queer reproductive justice activism, emphasizing the contributions of Black, decolonial, and queer of color feminists.
Spira advocates for building communities of care that support those marginalized by societal norms.
Ultimately, the book calls for a future where all beings are cherished and valued.
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Mentioned by Shui-yin Sharon Yam as a timely book discussing reproductive justice in precarious times.
Tamara Lea Spira, "Queering Families: Reproductive Justice in Precarious Times" (U California Press, 2025)
