
Rachel E. Gross
author and science journalist
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Sep 21, 2023 • 44min
Incompetent Cervix: The Misogynist History Behind Naming The Female Body
Author and science journalist Rachel E. Gross joins host Kat Chow to discuss the misogynist origins of names and diagnoses in the female reproductive system. They explore problematic pregnancy terminology, the impact of bias on naming women's bodies, the shift towards gender-neutral language, the importance of precision in medical terminology, and the sinister history of gynecology, including unethical experimentation on enslaved black women.