Personhood

"Personhood" by Mary Ziegler examines the ongoing fight over reproductive rights in America, highlighting that the antiabortion movement's goal extends beyond overturning Roe v. Wade to securing legal recognition of fetuses and embryos as persons. The book explores the historical and social dimensions that have shaped the personhood movement over the past fifty years, including debates around race, religion, and equality. Ziegler discusses how this movement influences broader issues like in vitro fertilization, contraception, and legal rights, offering insight into the evolving legal and cultural landscape on reproductive and personal freedoms.