In Michele Goodwin's chapter Creeping Criminalization of Pregnancy Across the U.S. she cites women such as Bei
Question:
In Michele Goodwin's chapter "Creeping Criminalization of Pregnancy Across the U.S." she cites women such as Bei Bei Shuai, Rennie Gibbs, Regina McKnight, Darlene Osmus, and others who have been criminalized for various reproductive health issues.
You are tasked with researching a recent incident where a woman has been arrested due to being pregnant. You may choose between the case of Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman who was arrested for felony abuse of a corpse, or Ashley Caswell, a woman who was arrested for chemical endangerment of a child.
In three paragraphs:
1) Explain who the woman is, the background of her case, and the outcome of her case (if relevant)
2) Explain the connections between her case and the concepts found in Goodwin's article (e.g., legal innovations, personhood laws, civil incarceration, healthcare workers' role in criminalization)
3) Discuss your personal reaction to her case