The Politics of Intimacy in Public: Ocasio Cortez and the Freezing of Eggs Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's decision to publicly discuss her consideration of freezing her eggs has sparked both praise and criticism.
As a society, we're increasingly uncomfortable with discussing intimate details about our personal lives, but Ocasio Cortez is pushing against traditional norms by speaking out on fertility and family planning.
The context of her announcement is crucial: as a young woman who has been open about her struggles with infertility, she's challenging the stigma surrounding women discussing their reproductive health.