Born and Raised: The Politics of Reproduction in Canada

Born and Raised: The Politics of Reproduction in Canada explores the complex intersection of law, public policy, and individual autonomy. This interdisciplinary volume examines how institutional frameworks regulate reproductive decision making and define the legitimacy of different family structures. By analyzing evolving technologies and uneven care infrastructures, the text investigates how access to healthcare and migration policies dictate who maintains control over their reproductive lives.

The research in Born and Raised: The Politics of Reproduction in Canada situates these contemporary struggles within the broader context of the Canadian nation-building project. The authors investigate how experiences such as sterilization, abortion access, and intergenerational care are deeply influenced by legacies of colonialism, racism, and eugenics. This scholarly work provides a critical look at the systemic forces that shape reproductive justice and the inequitable distribution of reproductive rights across the country.