HW 38

1. The book is organized interestingly, it's a compilation of key events and people in the history of birth, that relate to the chapter they're in.

2. a. How do the dominant views about birth in the western world relate/contrast with the rest of the world? How have we got to where we are in terms of child birth? 

    b. It seems that midwifery is still pretty popular the world round, except for America, of course, because, you know we're progressive.

3. a. Birth is very different in different cultures. Heres the story of how we got here. 

    b. We often entertain the idea that everything is always better in other cultures, and that America is too industrialized and lacks the more personal experience. I honestly think the birth of a child should be carried out by someone with respectable credentials. But I find it odd that most midwives are female and most OB/GYNs are male.

4. 1. We need to be observant of other dominant practices in other cultures, but also need to understand that our own dominant practices didn't just become dominant overnight, they're there for a reason.

    2. It's important to understand the history of something that some of us plan to experience.

    3. Honestly, I've got nothing else. What else is there to agree with? You can't really tell me to agree with the author.

 

5. Her evidence is pretty balanced, based on textual facts, anecdotes, personal experience, and first-hand views of birth. With well-balanced research it's easier to be assured that for the most part, this woman knows what she's doing/writing about.