Reproductive technologies and the law: Norplant and the bad mother
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New technologies do not only shape but are shaped by the society that creates them. Although these may apparently disrupt the existing order, it also reinforces the basic system that created the order. In reproductive technology, this is best exemplified by the 'Norplant and the bad mother' case. The court sentenced a woman to be subjected to contraceptive drug implants as part of her punishment. Analysis of the case reveals the underlying gender, class, and racial issues attendant to the case. It confirms the existence of the regulatory power the law had been imposing on ethnic, low-income women over the past years.
Publication Name: Marriage & Family Review
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0149-4929
Year: 1995
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Eire force
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Ove Arup and Partners Ireland was formed in Dublin in 1946, with a team of just four engineers. On reaching its 50th anniversary the firm has a staff of 172, based in Dublin, Limerick and Cork. Chairman Peter Langford, who has been with the company for 27 years, puts its success down to the careful expansion of its services into related areas, such as industrial engineering and building services.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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Minor
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Pres Clinton has had little effect on the people and politics of the UK and other countries. Clinton has not offered a global vision or international leadership and has had little of interest to say to the rest of the world.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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