Women, Medicine, and Power: The Social Transformation of Childbirth in Taiwan
Wu, Chia-Ling
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Description
Title
Women, Medicine, and Power: The Social Transformation of Childbirth in Taiwan
Author(s)
Wu, Chia-Ling
Issue Date
1997
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Madonna Harrington-Meyer
Department of Study
Sociology
Discipline
Sociology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Women's Studies
Language
eng
Abstract
Thus, I regard reducing the c-section rate as the primary agenda of childbirth reform in Taiwan. I advocate the extended use of midwives as the best strategy to reduce medically unnecessary c-sections. I also suggest the establishment of birthing centers to extend birthing women's options. Finally, I argue for the alliance with women's movement for effective childbirth reforms in Taiwan.
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