Between 1980 and 2020, the number of incarcerated women increased by 475%. Yes, you read that correctly. The increase in this population can be attributed to the War on Drugs, resulting in an extremely high number of women who are enprisoned for non-violent crimes. Join us in this episode to talk about the history of incarcerated women and the status of their health today. From STI treatment to laboring in shackles, the reproductive health provided for this population is almost non-existent. In this episode, we provide you with the facts about what women face and talk about some potential solutions! 

Feminist Corner: 

In this podcast, we talk about the perceptions of women often, how are these ideas of women amplified for incarcerated women? And how does this affect their health?

How can the healthcare system better assist incarcerated women in the areas we spoke about today? Just throw out ideas!

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