Henrietta Lacks’ story is a stark reminder of the injustices women, especially Black women, have faced in the medical field. Her
Henrietta Lacks’ story is a stark reminder of the injustices women, especially Black women, have faced in the medical field. Her cells, taken without her knowledge or consent, revolutionized modern medicine but also highlighted systemic exploitation.
In this episode, we reflect on what her legacy teaches us about demanding dignity and respect from the medical community. We explore how women can advocate for themselves by refusing to be dehumanized and objectified in naming women as a group.
This episode is a powerful call to action for equity and respect in medicine for female patients, with Henrietta’s extraordinary impact as a guiding light.
Henrietta Lacks
Puerto Rican Women as Guinea Pigs
Husband Stitch
Female Genital Mutilation
The Holocaust
Forced Sterilization
Lobotomy
Experimentation on Slaves
The Chainsaw and Childbirth
Foot binding
A History of Menstruation
A History of Childbirth
Medical Experimentation)
