Global History of Reproductive Politics in the 19th and 20th century

From the 19th century, governing population became of primary concerns for nations and empires. Anxieties over population growth, population quality, and resources gave rise to a wide range of debates, movements and population policies across the world. From the early neo-Malthusian movement, to the creation of birth control clinic, to the implementation of state family planning programs, and to the recognition of the concept of sexual and reproductive rights, reproduction has been at the core of the nineteen and twentieth century local, national and international politics. This interdisciplinary course will mix readings from history, anthropology, political sciences and medical sociology. Taking a chronological and thematic approach, the class will focus on case-studies across the globe to explore what they reveal about ideas of nation formation, belonging, gender relations, sexual culture, human rights and bodily autonomy.

Stufe:

MA

ETCS:

6

Fächer:

Geschichte

Hochschultyp:

Universitäre Hochschulen (UH)