Rationalizing Commodification

Abstract

Though program names have changed and government language has evolved the rights of citizens who have endured the harshest struggles of American society continue to be attacked. Throughout history Black women have often been relegated to the lowest economic and social positions, as the State has made purposeful efforts to maintain an economic and social divide between Black women and the rest of American society.¹ Weakened by poverty, drug addiction, lack of access to education, and wealth-building opportunities, poorer Black women remain the victims of sterilization abuse and other forms of neoliberal oppressions.