Forced Reproduction

One part of my thesis focuses on the role of consent in reproduction, so I went looking for a resource that dealt with just that. Now, I admit that in "Bloodchild" it is the male who has to give consent to be impregnated, but that would be rather hard to find. But I figured that the scenario of a woman having to give consent to be impregnated would apply, which is why I chose the following source:

The Political Dimension of Sexual Rights and Reproductive Rights by Lillian Abricinskas and Alejandra Lopez.

I chose this source rather than one about rape because in "Bloodchild," the boy has the right to not have sex (theoretically). That is why I am choosing a source that shows what goes through a woman's mind when she is deciding whether reproducing is really worth it or not.

The source basically hones in on what a female has to consider when she is considering reproducing or not. Is it worth it? Who will be affected? Do I have the right?

All of these questions also go through Gan's mind, such as when he has to wonder if he would rather have his sister do it or if he would want to go through the same suffering. There is a distinct correlation between his questions and the empowered woman's, so I believe that this would really help forward my argument.

Moreover, the source also gives a background context of the modern US, which would really help with my thesis's critique aspect. What is Octavia Butler saying we should change about how we deal with reproduction? Based on the source, a lot. From abortion arguments to birth control, the source examines all in its attempt to focus our view on what needs to be changed, and much of this can be applied to "Bloodchild" in an indirect way.

I think it's a good source, but maybe I can find better.