Module 2 - The Politics of Birth

Lesson 1 - Year 1 until Mid 1800's - How political agendas have controlled birth practices throughout the ages highlighting the unimaginable acts against women during the mid fifteenth century.

IN THIS LESSON

How are childbirth practices connected to politics?

We’ll go back in time to explore how childbirth has been used throughout the ages to further political and economic agendas.

- In your opinion, why do you think the powers that be would want to control childbirth?
*opening clip credit: “The Witches of Eastwick” Warner Bros. 1987