Women’s Rights and Health Under Brazilian Dictatorship

This chapter examines the impact of Brazil's military dictatorship on women's rights, focusing on a woman's journey from repression to activism. It highlights the serious healthcare disparities and high maternal mortality rates faced by women, exacerbated by issues such as unsafe abortions and a lack of reproductive education. The narrative unveils the emotional and physical struggles women endure in the healthcare system, illustrating the intersection of poverty, race, and systemic inequities.