Looking through the Speculum

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Focusing on the women's health movement in the United States from 1969 to the 1970s, the book explores how activists sought to enhance bodily autonomy and reproductive rights as essential components of women's liberation. It emphasizes the movement's efforts to reform healthcare access while addressing issues of homophobia, racism, and sexism. Additionally, the author highlights the personal and political relationships formed among activists, examining their successes and challenges. The narrative integrates medical history with second-wave feminism, shedding light on the health activism of marginalized groups.