Return-Path: <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j29NZOC00699; Wed, 9 Mar 2005 18:35:25 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 18:35:25 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <BE54C816.2851%cubans@seattleu.edu> Errors-To: listowner@nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "S. Cuban" <cubans@seattleu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:3185] <no subject> X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Content-type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 4669 Lines: 104 Lets go back to the original proposed passed bill as Daphne originally stated: " to tell women who are seeking an abortion about the medical risks, probable gestational age of the fetus, fetal pain and alternatives to abortion, including adoption. After receiving this information, women will have to wait at least 24 hours to get the abortion. According to Georgia Right to Life, this is a pro-woman bill, because "women in Gerogia deserve to know all the alternatives and risks before they make an informed choice." this seems like an excellent opportunity for a teacher to practice using literacy for developing critical thinking skills (what is "fetal pain?" Is this information or MISinformation for a pregnant woman? Is this considered "information for knowledge or propaganda), project-based learning (as Terrill suggested) but also "political literacy." Teachers can focus on why a bill like this would be proposed and passed now, whether this is a pilot for future bills that are stronger, what is the history of such a bill, etc..It feels very much to me that this is indeed a political issue, and to avoid it as such, would be a missed learning opportunity for everyone. Sondra -----Original Message----- From: nifl-womenlit@nifl.gov on behalf of Jacobson, Erik Sent: Tue 3/8/2005 2:01 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:3175] Re: help for our learners I think that it may be possible for women with lower-levels of literacy skills to benefit from something like this, but only if the bill is drafted with them in mind. For example, if the bill only requires that the doctor provide information via oral communication about a list of previously agreed upon topics, than there is no telling what kind of information the woman would actually get - it would be the honor system, and a doctor with strong beliefs (on either side of the abortion debate) might be likely to provide a limited amount of information. On the other hand, if the Georgia legislature makes this an opportunity to develop and distribute a wide-range of reproductive health related materials that are supported (with technical assistance, with health literacy classes, etc.) for women with lower-levels of literacy, I could see some potential benefits. However, I think it also impossible to put aside the question of 24 hour waiting periods and the politics of abortion, so I am not sure how far this conversation can go. Erik Jacobson -----Original Message----- From: nifl-womenlit@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-womenlit@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Daphne Greenberg Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 6:49 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:3169] Re: help for our learners This is a message from Sondra: Daphne, I can't post to the listserv using this home computer so I thought I'd put in my 2 cents to you. I am not sure I would call this "health information." If they were truly giving "information" woman should also be made aware of how safe abortions usually are in the US. In addition, they should be made aware of all contraceptives that are available to them, the full range of abortion options open and available to them across state lines, in addition to the costs, medical risks, and true labor involved in giving birth and raising a child. Thats what I think! -Sondra >>> alcdgg@langate.gsu.edu 03/06 9:35 PM >>> In Georgia, the House and Senate just recently passed the most significant change in abortion law since abortion was legalized in 1973. The bill is called the Women's Right to Know Act and requires doctors in GA to tell women who are seeking an abortion about the medical risks, probable gestational age of the fetus, fetal pain and alternatives to abortion, including adoption. After receiving this information, women will have to wait at least 24 hours to get the abortion. According to Georgia Right to Life, this is a pro-woman bill, because "women in Gerogia deserve to know all the alternatives and risks before they make an informed choice." My reaction to this was that women who decide to have an abortion are aware of the risks and the heartache involved, and therefore this bill is not necessary. Then I wondered about women who have low literacy skills. Putting aside pro choice, pro life arguments, and whether 24 hour waits are necessary I wondered if this bill may benefit some women, particularly those who have low literacy skills and do not have access to health information. Any thoughts? Daphne Daphne Greenberg Assistant Professor Educational Psych. & Special Ed. Georgia State University P.O. Box 3679 Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3979 phone: 404-651-0127 fax:404-651-4901 dgreenberg@gsu.edu
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