Discussion

1. What specific health concerns affect pregnant women? Studies and personal narratives note that miscarriages are more common due to stress during and after disasters.  What might this look like for grief and loss rituals for women? 

2. Discuss the intersection of gender and parenting as portrayed in Mothering After a Disaster. What additional factors may perpetuate stereotypes and discrimination against women of color relating to post-disaster parenting concerns?

Extra Credit (3 points)

What factors determined whether women stayed or evacuated before Hurricane Katrina hit? How does gender, race, and class play a role in this decision making process for pregnant women? Compare and contrast these factors when considering women in the Philippines.