1/2: DYK "Puerto Rican Syndrome" was a medical textbook term for hysteria? Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías, born in #NYC, spoke up against this. Btw, what is the status of the monument that's supposed to be dedicated to her? Nov is #PuertoRican Heritage Month 
Dr. Rodríguez Trías was a leader in the movement to end sterilization abuse. Under a eugenics driven program to "control" our population, 1/3 of Puerto Rican women were sterilized, with those stateside also targeted. More info @CentroPR.
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