A comparison of Nuestros Cuerpos, Nuestras Vidas and Our Bodies, Ourselves

Nuestros Cuerpos, Nuestras Vidas   (Our Bodies, Our Lives)	Our Bodies, Ourselves
ayuda mutua (mutual help) relational model balance care for others/care for self participatory education principles	self-help individualistic model self-care is an individual right feminist consciousness raising
1.  Saber es Poder begins the book Ch 1 International: bringing knowledge from the South to the North feminism redefined: gender and social justice health care re-defined:  only 10% of health outcomes associated with medical system Ch 2  Health Systems: emphasizes community based care patient bill of rights Consorcio Mujer, Peru:   patient/ provider rights and responsibilities health information: emphasizes participatory health education, community outreach Ch 3 Organizing for Change talleres/workshops use participatory ed model uses position paper from Catholics for Choice	I.  Taking Care of Ourselves begins book; V.  Knowledge Is Power ends it Ch 1 Body Image begins with body image visualization Holistic Health emphasizes pragmatic techniques meditation taught without cultural/spiritual context Ch 25 Health Systems emphasises U.S. health care system patient bill of rights by George Annas: uses legal and academic language health information: emphasizes text and library Ch 26 Organizing for Change consciousness raising groups model religion primarily associated with anti-choice
II.  Cuidandonos begins with Salud Integral/Holistic Health re-introduces religion and spirituality meditation re-defined as “ways to pray” violence seen on a continuum, in relationships of mutuality/equality or abuses of power	II.  Relationships and Sexuality relationships with men the focus of chapter; no discussion of extended family
III.  Relaciones y Sexualidad mutuality in a broad range of relationships emphasizes interdependence & dialogue in building relationships and communities	III.  Sexual Health & Controlling Our Fertility   focus on individual decision making abortion choice is a legal right under privacy laws
IV.  Salud y Derechos Reproductivos/ Reproductive Health and Rights framework focuses on UN definition of reproductive rights as basic human rights abortion chapter emphasizes legalization campaigns abortion decisions emphasize sacredness of all life   AIDS ch. emphasizes women’s vulnerability in cultural acceptance of  double standard