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The Tragedy of Ann Cooper Hewitt

03.14.2022 - By Summer WhitePlay

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It's a feminist true crime story time! In this episode Summer tells the story of Ann Cooper Hewitt, who was involuntarily sterilized by her mother in order to steal her inheritance. The ensuing court case captured the attention of a nation that was on the leading edge of eugenics—the United States. The post The Tragedy of Ann Cooper Hewitt appeared first on Sheologians.

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