Birth Control Essay

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    Although, a large portion of the public feels that some forms of birth control are not safe. Without a prescription from the doctor, many may use the drug incorrectly or unsafely. Especially hormonal birth control, such as the birth control pill, “carries some heightened risks, which is why women who have a history of heart attack, stroke, blood clots and uncontrolled high blood pressure should not use it. Likewise, women who smoke and are over 35 are also at a heightened risk of a medical condition”

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    According to Zorka there are many benefits that a male birth control would bring. For starters, there would be a balance OF equality because the man would have control over his future and would not be subject to manipulation (Zorka 2016). As well as supporting feminist ideals, the male birth control would improve the economy BY decreasing the child poverty levels. There would be less children with mental and social problems.

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    right; fighting the people keeping her down. She believed in birth control and the idea women control their own bodies. Her target groups might have been considered "racist", but she pushed to help women. I believe in birth control and cutting out unwanted pregnancies. Women deserve to choose if they want to be a mother or not. Birth control is right to use if you have been raped, not mentally capable of being a mother and not have the control to be a mother. Every child born should be wanted and not

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    topic. This is one of the reasons why Latina/Hispanic teenage girls are hesitant to discuss issues like birth control and seek health care advice (Issues in Latina Health, 2007) “Machismo is the traditional masculine value which emphasizes the strength and control over women, including in regard to sexual decision making”. That is why some Latina/Hispanic teenage girls do not feel in control of their contraception decisions. Studies have shown that Latino families are less likely to engage in discussion

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    sisters started what was known as the first birth control clinic in 1916. This was significant because it fueled the upbringing of what we have today known as Planned Parenthood. Margaret Sanger was a nurse that personally experienced and witnessed the effect that a lack of contraceptives can have on women and mothers everywhere. It was her hard work and research on birth control “safety and effectiveness” that helped to cut down the terrible experiences with birth that several women had to face. Her work

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    “Birth control will make parenthood a voluntary function instead of an accident as it is today. When motherhood and childhood is free, we can go hand in hand with man, to remake the world, for the glorification as well as the emancipation of the human race.” In the debate between Margaret Sanger and Winter Russell in 1920 the heated issue of birth control legalization was being argued. Sanger, an influential supporter of birth control and women’s rights, was the founder of the eventually named company

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    having the clinics would cut pregnancy rates in half. Students that have access to free birth control would be able to get the information they need and make sure they are protected at all times if they decided they wanted to have sex. Parents wouldn't have to worry about their teens getting an STD or getting pregnant at a very young age. Having the clinics wouldn’t only be useful for the dispensing of birth control. If a student feel like they need someone to talk to other than their counselor about

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    inform of the impact of Margaret Sanger Thesis: Margaret Sanger changed the world by rallying for the availability and use of contraceptives for all women. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: “No woman can call herself free who does not own and control her body. No woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother.” –Margaret Sanger B. Relevance Statement: According to the CDC, 62% of women of reproductive age are currently using a contraceptive

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    We Live A Democracy?

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    has the power of implementing policies and regulations to help run the country smoother. Under the Obama administration, birth control is covered by all insurance companies with exceptions. However, under Trump 's administration they are making plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that has the potential of not allowing full or partial coverage of birth control. This an issue that has plagued the woman’s community whose intentions of contractive use is not solely based off of the reason

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    Contraception and the Catholic Church Essay

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    The issue of birth control remains one of the most controversial issues within the Catholic Church dividing members at all levels including the clergy. The Roman Catholic Church for the past 2000 years has been a major opponent of artificial birth control (BBC). Pope Paul VI made a clear declaration on the use of birth control when he wrote ‘the Encyclical Letter ‘Human Vitae’ on July 25, 1968 which banned Catholics from using contraceptives (Pope VI). These important declarations demonstrate the

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