Why inclusive language matters. by deb kozak Good-bye, gender binary! Say hello to gender neutral language! Wait, what? That sounds kind of complicated. Not really. Quite simply, gender-free language in health care affirms that reproductive rights are for EVERYONE. In fact, rather than complicating matters, inclusive language actually makes it less complicated for people to … Continue reading Taking the gender out of gendered reproductive health.
Reproductive Justice
Confessions of an Abortion Counsellor
There are many myths and misconceptions about whom, when, and why folks choose to have an abortion. As an abortion counsellor, people share the context of their lives with me. A part of me wishes other people could be a fly on the wall of a counselling room for a day so they could see with their own eyes what it’s like. But I guess my words will have to be enough.
Listening to courage: stories from decades of abortion work
I decided to take some time to hear from them, to ask them about what drew them to their work, and what keeps them doing the work, to listen to their stories, and to be nurtured by their resiliency and courageous spirits.
Globe and Feminist 