From the late 1960s until 1992, Danish authorities forced around 4,500 Inuit women, around half of all those of child-bearing age, to wear a contraceptive coil — or intrauterine device (IUD) — without their consent.
From the late 1960s until 1992, Danish authorities forced around 4,500 Inuit women, around half of all those of child-bearing age, to wear a contraceptive coil — or intrauterine device (IUD) — without their consent.
feddit.dk is a interesting context here as well.
Yes, sure, and I’m not trying to defend or downplay the story. I’m just sharing the info that is otherwise only available in Danish.
The past was indeed a horrible time. Social experiments like these happened in many places worldwide. Similar things have happened in America, Russia, China, Brazil, France, Germany. All of which were done because people thought it was a great idea at the time.
Although the damage cannot be undone, at least these women will now receive an apology and some kind of compensation for the wrong-doing.
I do find the timing of the stories very peculiar in light of America’s desire to take control of Greenland.
Earlier this year we had the story about displacement of children, now this, and I predict that next you’ll probably hear about the racist hiring practices in the military, which also occured in the past on Greenland.
All of these happened almost half a century ago or more. There has been plenty of time to bring it up. I am happy that they do bring it up, so it can be redeemed as best as possible, but I do find the timing very convenient for certain people outside the kingdom who is currently interested in sowing division.