From Objectified to Empowered: Women’s Rights in Medicine Inspired by Henrietta Lacks (podcast/audio)

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.

(A collection of articles and videos focusing on the history of violence against women and girls in medicine including:

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