...A Nation with Birth Control Throughout the writer’s younger years, her mother gave birth to eleven children and lost seven more before she died at forty-nine. These instances did not give the writer a good outlook on large families. In fact, in her book Women and the New Race, she writes, “The most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it.” This shows that she did not approve of large families and later she found a way to prevent them. Margaret Sanger spent her whole life trying to find a cure for unwanted children. Her whole purpose in life was to promote birth control. Sanger founded Planned Parenthood on October 16, 1916 and gave women the option to be in control of their bodies. Margaret Sanger’s speech, “The Morality of Birth Control” was given at the Park Theater in New York on November 18, 1921 and pleaded with women to use birth...
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...severe socio-political consequences on countries around the world. Within this paper, three eugenics-based policies will be addressed in greater detail. These policies are: birth control, race-based sterilization policies and genocide (on varying scales). Birth control is a relatively recent phenomenon — primarily entering the national agenda after the Industrial Revolution as more and more families left the countryside and moved into urban areas. Prior to this demographic shift, birth control had only been practiced by a handful of people and the methods that were utilized (such as abstinence and withdrawal) had a relatively high failure rate (A brief history of, 2014). Following the Industrial Revolution, birth control was introduced at different rates in different countries — driven by demographic differences, as well as each country's individual religious beliefs and preferences. Certain religions have been much more adamantly opposed to birth control than others. Interestingly, the United States was one of the slowest countries to embrace birth control. In fact, a law — the Comstock Act — was passed that criminalized the advertising and distribution of birth control. And despite the actions of Margaret Sanger, Planned Parenthood (and its forerunner, the American Birth Control League) and other birth control advocates, the Comstock Act remained on the books well into the 20th century. Although many of the above-mentioned individuals are regularly...
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...fifteen year olds, 24 sixteen year olds and 32 seventeen years olds who give birth. These children are 18% more likely to delay receiving prenatal care and 16% have preterm labor, while 10% of the babies are in the low birth weight category (Teen Birth Fact Sheets, 2011 pg 1-2). Each school district has a health curriculum, which includes sexuality beginning in the 5th grade. The curriculum based on the core values of abstinence is the focus. What the facts are showing is that this type of program is not working. There needs to be an agenda that gives these teens all the facts. Many say that is the parent’s right, but when they do not do their job then it becomes society’s burden. This state and country for that matter, needs to create a new generation who will not have any babies before they are grown themselves. Full facts based, no holds barred curriculum beginning in the 6th grade, which speaks about the traditional topics that your body does in puberty, and then goes further as they continue through school is the goal. Children need to know where babies come from and how not to have one until you are ready. The use of a comprehensive sex education program and giving menstruating girls long-term birth control will stop teen pregnancy in Texas. Each year there are more than 23,000 babies born to teen mothers. "Texas has the third highest rate of teen births and the highest rate of repeat births among 15-19 year olds in the United States,” according to Daniel Alpiger, a senior...
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...I believe that Margaret Sanger should be awarded the Hero of the Year Award for many reasons. First of all, Sanger helped educate millions of women all over the country about sex, sexuality, and even anatomy which at the time was considered obscene. She encouraged young women all over the country and answered millions of letters sent by women asking questions about birth control, and lectured on the topic. She also wrote many books and started The Woman Rebel, a newspaper that advocates birth control. This provided crucial information to confused young women in need of help. On October 16, 1916, Margaret Sanger, her sister Ethel Byrne, and Fania Mindell opened the first birth control clinic in Brooklyn, New York. They distributed birth control,...
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...Although some professionals disagree, birth control should be made available over the counter. The Americans College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say “that over-the-counter birth control is a positive thing because around 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned, and ready access to contraceptives does not pose any health risks. So, consulting your doctor for a prescription isn’t vital.” It would decrease unplanned pregnancies, also it allows people below the poverty level to obtain birth control without doctor office fees, and will decrease abortions among teens. Birth control over the counter will decrease unplanned pregnancies, it would be easy for them to buy. It helps when people have unplanned sex and they don’t have the material to be protect them. Half of the pregnancies in the United States...
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...Jeremy Franz Professor Cruz Freshman English 1 17 Nov. 2015 Teenagers Using Birth Control Birth control is highly discussed topic across all age demographics. It has been debated on both sides for years and it’s sparked a lot of controversy recently. The term birth control covers a wide variety of contraceptives, from simple condoms to something more complex such as a small plastic bar that is implanted under a woman’s skin. Birth control has become very popular among teenagers due to its exceedingly high percentage for success. While none of the birth control options offer a 100 percent success rate, nearly all are in the upper 90s. Since most of the options use some form of contraceptive, there are arguments for allowing teenagers access to birth control as well as against it. With teenagers engaging in sexual activities at an increasingly younger age, it is important to provide them with access to the proper birth control. If birth control was not available to teenagers, they would just have sex without it which will lead to thousands of unintended pregnancies. It’s not possible to prevent teens from having sex which is why it is important to ensure they are properly equipped. Conversely, those opposed feel that giving teen’s birth control will encourage them to have sex earlier than they should. They feel that teenagers are too young to be engaging in sex and giving teens birth control gives them a reason to have sex. The United States is known for having the...
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...Currently, the topic of birth control and other forms of contraception used by women is a hot topic among the common people and politicians alike. Its use and coverage for women by insurance and employers has been an immensely controversial point of interest for many people. More than 99% of women aged 15–44 who have ever had sexual intercourse have used at least one contraceptive method, making it something that affects almost all women ("Contraceptive Use in the United States"). Like with any tendentious issue, there are two, or sometimes even more, opposing sides all fighting for their opinion to be the one that wins; however, most people choose the side that birth control and contraceptives should not be covered by employers and insurance companies simply because they are greatly misinformed on the subject. Due to the many beneficial effects that they offer their users, all forms of contraceptives should be covered by all employers and insurance companies. One of the most recent issues involving employers denying their female employees the coverage of contraceptives is the case of Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby. The Affordable Care Act requires that employer health plans include coverage for preventive services and the federal government has issued regulations defining contraceptive care as one of the services that must be covered. The plaintiffs in these consolidated cases are two for-profit business corporations that sought, and were awarded, an exemption from that general rule...
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... or at least she thinks she does, she has no desire to spend time with them or indulge them with her attention. Some might attribute this to postpartum depression, but this would be invalid, seeing as Edna’s children are already far past infancy. The only other logical explanation is that Edna never really wanted the children in the first place. This is not to imply that she is shallow and selfish, but simply expresses the fact that she really had no say in the matter when it came to getting pregnant. As a married woman it was perfectly conventional that she become sexually active right after marriage, and therefore, eventually become pregnant. Without the availability or general social endorsement of birth control, she was powerless to stop it. This inevitably lead to the birth of her unplanned/undesired pregnancies, and in turn, her cold, distant attitude toward her...
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...to provide information on health and a particular health policy by researching the internet. The writer of this paper has chosen the topic Women’s Health, with special interest in Emergency Contraception. The writer will explain some of the challenges women face in the health care industry and provide details on emergency contraception. Lastly, the writer will identify the stakeholders that are affected by this topic. One of the major consumers in the health care industry are women. Women play major roles in health care. Women are often the decision makers for their family when it relates to health. Compared to men, women have greater needs within the health care system. Women also have to face the challenges of child birth and all the health concerns that may be associated with giving birth. In addition, women face challenges of being the head-of-household, single mothers, and financial decision makers. The choice of becoming pregnant is a decision women of all ages are making daily. In cases where birth control has failed or protection is not used Emergency Contraception is available. Emergency contraception (EC)-- also known as the “morning after pill,” is a form of contraception that can be used shortly after sexual intercourse to prevent unintended pregnancy(Kaiser, 2010). EC is not intended to be used as a regular form of birth control. EC is a pill that is used to prevent unwanted pregnancy before it happens rather than later when an abortion may be considered. EC was...
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...place topic, and people where able to plan their families more easily. In the early part of the 1900s women became under scrutiny for their sexual practices. Many American women, as well as immigrants, were entering into prostitution in order to make ends meet. They received higher financial rewards as prostitutes than they would have if they had worked in factory of domestic jobs. (Peiss, Prostitution and Working-class sexuality in the Early Twentieth Century, p. 273) Some of the women were forced into sex slavery. They were often brought from abroad to work as sex slaves. The government launched an investigation into these practices, and determined said that most of these women were already living immoral lifestyles. It was not only happening abroad but within America as well. Many women who were prostitutes had to be very careful so to not become the victims of sexual slavery or violence. (Peiss, A Government Agent Explains the White Slave Traffic, 1911, p. 275) In this same time period most states had outlawed abortion. There were strict rules as to the types of contraception that women were able to use. The birthrate dropped significantly in the early part of the 20th century as more and more women began to seek methods of birth control. In 1910, activist Margaret Sanger began a campaign to change the laws that regarded birth control devices and information pertaining to birth control. She was eventually arrested for her efforts when she opened a birth control...
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...Germany, and over 10 times that of Japan. US taxpayers spend $7 billion a year on teen pregnancy.2 The numbers around teen pregnancy are alarming. Thirty-four percent of girls get pregnant at least once before age 20, resulting in more than 820,000 teen pregnancies a year. Less than one third of teen mothers get a high school diploma, and only 1.5 percent gets a college degree. The maternal death rate for teen mothers is 2.5 times greater than for mothers ages 20 to 24. Teen mothers are also at greater risk for complications such as poor weight gain during pregnancy, pregnancy-induced hypertension, anemia, sexually transmitted diseases, and cephalopelvic disproportion. 3 Babies born to teenagers are more at risk for premature birth and low birth weight, raising the possibility of infant death, blindness, deafness, chronic respiratory 1 The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. Website: www.teenpregnancy.org. (accessed March 17, 2004) 2 Teen Pregnancy – So What? The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, February 2004 (accessed March 18, 2004). http://www.teenpregnancy.org/whycare/sowhat.asp 3...
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...Birth Control 11/18/14 History21 Emma Goldman was one of the first one to speak to speak out on the topic of birth control. Goldman recognized that without birth control a woman, either married or single could not really enjoy sexual freedom and pleasure without the fear and worry of unwanted pregnancy. Few birth controls were available to women in the 1920’s, women were to used condoms, douching and withdrawal, and the most common practiced for birth control was illegal abortion. Also many women died from the effects such as is bleeding and infections and improperly performed abortions. If a woman was wealthy she was most likely to be able to afford an abortion, but if a woman was poor she would not it not be able to afford for this kind of procedure done, so she would make home remedies using herbs or using other methods such as inserting hangers, hooks and knitting needles inside themselves. Emma Goldman, hoped that birth control would helped woman to control their own sexuality and to have an alternative to abortion. Today, we have many safe and a number of effective birth control methods available to us, and not only for women but choices for men as well. There is also a lot of information available to learn which method is best for our body and to fit our needs. Birth control comes in different options from pills that needs to be taken everyday, to injections that are due every 90 days to implants, to Intra-uterine devices that are placed into a women’s uterus...
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...Paper Birth Control and Its importance for Women Rights Women for centuries have been subjugated to men, and it’s hard to believe but there was a time in history in this country when women didn’t have any rights. Women couldn’t speak in public without the permission of men and were only looked to for bearing children, while taking care of the home. Throughout history women have fought for their rights with movements like the suffrage and birth control movements. The birth control unlike the suffrage movement is still an ongoing battle, even though women have the right to contraception, but many women don’t have access to because of certain state’s government have laws limiting that access to birth control. By the government controlling women’s access to birth control they are controlling the liberty for women. Birth control has been a very controversial topic and taboo since the classical period. Before one can grasp why and how birth control and the use of birth control can be controversial, one will need to understand what birth control is and the history. First, birth control should be viewed as a woman’s basic right that goes hand in hand with her first amendment right, and without any interference from the government. The all encompassing question is what is birth control? Birth control is a practice, material, or device by which sexual intercourse can be rendered incapable of producing a pregnancy (Walker 161). While birth control through the centuries...
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...Parents’ Perspectives: The “Sex Talk” with Their Children Remember talking with your parents’ about the ‘birds and the bees?” Maybe that discussion never occurred because your parents’ vaguely skimmed over the sex education topic or they were too uncomfortable discussing “sex” with you at all. What parents don’t realize is that talks about sex education with their children can significantly affect sexual behavior in a positive way. Unfortunately, most parents do not talk to their children about sex because parents feel it’s a very awkward discussion to have with a child. ”In a study, published in Pediatrics by Dr. Mark Schuster (author & chief of general), researchers found that more than 40% of adolescents had intercourse before talking to their parents about safe sex, birth control or sexually transmitted diseases.” (Park, Time Health) Though it may not be apparent, kids would prefer to learn about sex from their parents. This study was done as a wake-up call to parents, who are not discussing important issues with their children, before unwise sexual choices are made. “The “Qualitative Study” involved 141 family’s who enrolled in the Talking Parents, Healthy Teens Program, organized by the University of California Los Angeles/Rand Center for Adolescent Health Promotion and overseen by Dr. Mark Schuster.” (Park, Time Health) Separate groups were conducted for mothers and fathers, and for black, white and hispanic parents. Content analysis was...
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...on the occasion that the parents of the unborn child do not want to have a baby, the parents may decide to use abortion, which expels the fetus from the womb via drugs, either oral or through injection. But if a couple decides early in a relationship to ultimately avoid having an offspring, they may practice birth control or contraception. The first time birth control was introduced to history was in the 1900’s. Population had increased rapidly. Margaret Sanger, a nurse, believed that the poor needed to control the size of their families. In 1916, Sanger established the first birth control clinic and in 1917, founded the National Birth Control League. Although widespread use of birth control is visible throughout the world, particularly in Europe and the United States, where birth control methods are legally available, not everyone is in favor of contraception. The Roman Catholic Church forbids artificial methods of birth control, upholding the belief that sexual love in marriage should never be separated from the chance of conception. RESEARCH LITERATURE The Reproductive Health Bill has two goals: to promote responsible parenthood through the use of birth control methods, and to assure widespread access to medically-safe, legal, and quality reproductive health care and relevant information. It stands upon the assumption that many Filipino women die of childbirth and abortion...
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