Eugenics and Leilani Muir
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2013-07-03T20:48:10ZAvailable
2013-07-03T20:48:10ZIssued
2011-05Other
MENTAL retardation -- Physiological aspectsCOMPENSATION (Law)
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MUIR, LeilaniSTERILIZATION (Birth control)
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Abstract
The article discusses the case of Leilani Muir where she underwent sexual sterilization due to the allege mental condition in Alberta. It cites that Alberta and British Columbia enforce state-imposed sexual sterilization to mentally disabled persons to avoid mentally offsprings. However, it explains that Muir receives compensation after she filed a case against the people involved and her mother and other sterilization victims.Refereed
NoArticle deposited after permission was granted by LRC, June 11, 2013.