Menstrual Justice in Immigration Detention

Gómez, Valeria; Karin, Marcy Lynn

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“…Future research should examine how social policies are associated with immigrant reproductive health outcomes. Furthermore, there is a need to examine the association between immigrant policies and birth outcomes through an intersectional lens—one that recognizes the multiple social identities, processes, and statuses that may lead to experiences of exclusion . Such research is needed to inform and develop policy measures that are more reflective of immigrant women’s experiences of exclusion and inclusion across the life span.…”

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“…These types of policies are important to examine because they serve as policy levers to reduce health inequities and may buffer the effects of a more exclusionary national climate and executive actions. In addition, most studies have focused on Latina women . Because of the unique histories and current practices of racialized exclusions across immigrant groups, it is critical to also examine the experiences of Black and Asian immigrant women.…”

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Analysis of State-Level Immigrant Policies and Preterm Births by Race/Ethnicity Among Women Born in the US and Women Born Outside the US

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IMPORTANCE Criminalizing immigrant policies, a form of structural racism, are associated with preterm birth; however, to date, few population studies have examined this association by race and nativity status or examined the association of inclusive immigrant policies with preterm birth.OBJECTIVE To assess the extent to which variation in preterm birth by race/ethnicity and nativity status is associated with state-level criminalizing vs inclusive immigrant policies. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTSThis retrospective, cross-sectional study analyzed birth record data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2018, as well as state-level indicators of inclusive and criminalizing immigrant policies. White, Black, Asian, and Latina women who had singleton births were included in the study. Statistical analysis was performed from June 1, 2020, to February 5, 2021. Two continuous variables were created to capture the number of criminalizing vs inclusive immigrant policies in effect as of 2017 in each state. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURESThe main outcome measure was preterm birth (<37 weeks' gestation). RESULTSAmong the 3 455 514 live births that occurred in 2018, 10.0% were preterm, and 23.2% were to mothers born outside the US. Overall, for women born outside the US, each additional statelevel inclusive policy was associated with a 2% decrease in preterm birth (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.98 [95% CI, 0.96-1.00]); there were no significant associations between inclusive policies and preterm birth among women born in the US. In models examining the combined associations of criminalizing and inclusive immigrant policies with preterm birth, each additional criminalizing policy was associated with a 5% increase in preterm birth among Black women born outside the US (aOR, 1.05 [95% CI, 1.00-1.10]). Each additional inclusive immigrant policy was associated with a lower likelihood of preterm birth for Asian women born in the US (aOR, 0.95 [95% CI, 0.93-0.98]) and White women born outside the US (aOR, 0.97 [95% CI, 0.95-0.99]). No significant associations were found among other groups.CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This study suggests that criminalizing immigrant policies are associated with an increase in preterm birth specifically for Black women born outside the US.Inclusive immigrant policies are associated with a decrease in preterm birth for immigrants overall, Asian women born in the US, and White women born outside the US. No associations were found between criminalizing or inclusive immigrant policies and preterm birth among Latina women.

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Analysis of State-Level Immigrant Policies and Preterm Births by Race/Ethnicity Among Women Born in the US and Women Born Outside the US

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Tomlinson

2024

Palgrave Studies in Communication for Social Change

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This introduction explores the emergence of the global menstrual movement, tracing its roots back to the early twentieth century. Focussing on Great Britain, this chapter identifies the key aims of the menstrual movement as well as the political and educational changes this movement has inspired. Drawing on scholarly literature, it examines five topics with which the movement in Great Britain is concerned, namely, menstrual stigma, ‘period poverty’, sustainability, menstrual health conditions, as well as inclusion and intersectionality. The introduction situates the book within critical menstruation studies, feminist scholarship, social movement studies, and the broader disciplines of sociology and communication whilst also highlighting its original contribution to these areas.

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The Discursive Tactics of the Menstrual Movement: Destigmatisation, Intersectionality and Collective Identity

Tomlinson

2024

Palgrave Studies in Communication for Social Change

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Drawing on interviews with 32 menstrual activists, this chapter analyses the discursive tactics that are used by the menstrual movement in Great Britain. It explores how this movement seeks to transform the mediation of menstruation as well as how menstrual activists advocate for social change via traditional and social media. The chapter explores various discursive strategies used by the 32 participants to alter the mediation of menstruation and, as a result, improve the lives of women and other people who menstruate. Tactics include using non-stigmatising language, speaking openly about menstruation, highlighting the intersectional nature of menstrual experience and promoting the inclusion of menstruating people of all genders and ethnicities. The chapter argues that, for menstrual activists, transforming the mediation of menstruation both on social media and in news media is a vital step towards destigmatising menstruation and reducing social inequalities in Great Britain. Furthermore, the chapter explores the influence of neoliberalism on menstrual activism as well as various points of disagreement and tension within the menstrual movement. This includes a lack of consensus about which discourses are the most effective for engendering social change.

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Menstrual Justice in Immigration Detention

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Analysis of State-Level Immigrant Policies and Preterm Births by Race/Ethnicity Among Women Born in the US and Women Born Outside the US

Analysis of State-Level Immigrant Policies and Preterm Births by Race/Ethnicity Among Women Born in the US and Women Born Outside the US

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The Discursive Tactics of the Menstrual Movement: Destigmatisation, Intersectionality and Collective Identity

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