Unveiling Ancient Misogyny: Pregnancy Ideas Spanning 2,000 Years

Historian Kathleen Crowther argues that ancient metaphors and ideas about pregnancy, such as the "bun in the oven," perpetuate a deeply misogynistic view of women's bodies as passive. In her book, "Policing Pregnant Bodies," Crowther explores the historical roots of these metaphors and their influence on modern concepts of pregnancy. She also highlights the significance of the heart as the seat of the soul in ancient Greek philosophy and its connection to the debate over fetal heartbeat laws. Crowther challenges the notion that a beating heart signifies the presence of a person, emphasizing the complex and often contradictory historical perspectives on abortion.