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STOP THE BLAME
We invite you to download or request a hard-copy of Stop the Blame: Population Control Imagery (1933-2008), a project of the Committee on Women, Population and the Environment with the Hampshire College Population and Development Program.
This digital flash archive displays historical prints, posters and articles that articulate overpopulation anxieties and illustrate population control policies. The interactive presentation offers a rare overview of the visual media of past and present population control agendas in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. It is a tool that can be used in classrooms, activist trainings, and public talks. Each image is accompanied by a written description that provides context and food for thought.
Please spread the word and let friends and colleagues know about this great new educational and activist resource.
DOWNLOAD PROJECT or REQUEST A CD
Click HERE to download. You will be directed to a form with some required fields, then you will be able to download the files. You can request a CD using this form as well.
Please feel free to contact us. We would also appreciate hearing your feedback.
Posted on: February 5, 2009
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Posted on: December 4, 2008
Population and Climate Change
Betsy Hartmann participated in an online roundtable discussion about population and climate change. Read the discussion here.
Posted on: January 9, 2008
Workshop at NCSS Conference
Going to the National Council on the Social Studies Annual Conference in San Diego? Come see our workshop!
We will be presenting our workshop, "Exposing Overpopulation Myths as a Tool for Social Justice Education" at the annual NCSS conference on Friday, November 30 from 3:45 - 4:45pm.
Posted on: August 8, 2007
Babies, Burdens and Threats: Current Faces of Population Control
Published by the Population and Development Program at Hampshire College, "Babies, Burdens and Threats [PDF]" casts a critical eye on the current landscape of population control. It includes articles on topics such as population aging, race and immigration, eugenics and biological determinism, the environment, national security, and a comprehensive overview of why we should rethink and question overpopulation arguments. A great resource for educators!
Posted on: January 26, 2007
Population in Perspective Website Launched!
Do you teach about global population issues? Are you looking for ways to incorporate discussions of world population, hunger, and the environment into your classroom?
Check out our online resources:
* download our free curriculum
* learn about how "overpopulation" may not be the primary cause of world hunger, poverty, or environmental degradation
* check out our "Population in the News" section to incorporate current debates on population and other issues into the classroom
* learn about our professional development workshop for educators
* check out our list of online resources
Stay tuned for information an upcoming multi-media tool, published by the Committee on Women, Population and the Environment (CWPE), which exposes and challenges stereotypes of overpopulation.
Posted on: April 4, 2006