Abstract
This paper discusses one of the most contentious issues in contemporary American life, birth control.
This paper examines birth control in America and argues that birth control is something which should be readily available to all citizens just as long as certain protocols are followed. In so doing, however, this paper also points out the arguments of those who are unconvinced that wide spread birth control is desirable. In the end, this paper's central contention is that having a child is an enormously challenging development in the lives of young people (or old people, for that matter) and it should only be undertaken if the parents (or parent) possess the maturity, the desire and the resources necessary to do the job well.

Tags:birth, control, rights

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The paper discusses how Margaret Sanger's advocacy of birth control evolved from before WWI until 1937, when the medical establishment endorsed it as an appropriate medical prescription.

From the Paper
"As developed by David M. Kennedy, the biography of Margaret Sanger is less the narrative of a woman, even a politically active woman, than the history of an idea that, well articulated, served as the inspiration for generations of socially concerned persons to make available to women, as well as men, a host of life options rather than a host of lesser-evil decisions. In "Birth Control in America: The Career of Margaret Sanger" Kennedy demonstrates how a culturally transitional figure could seize a public health issue, explicate the..."

Tags:birth control, issue advocacy

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This paper explains that, in the early part of the 20th century, family planning on a more deliberate level began to appear in England due largely to the continued efforts of birth control advocate Marie Stopes (1880-1958). However, it was not until the second decade of the 20th century that birth control began to be seen as something important, realistic and necessary. The paper then relates the history in England of birth control and the life work of Stopes. The paper concludes that, although birth control is still seen by some people, such as some extremely devout Catholics, as being wrong; overall, there is no stigma in England to purchasing birth control methods even if a woman is unmarried, which is a marked difference from what took place during Stopes' lifetime.

From the Paper
"The idea of the importance of contraception actually began early on in the 19th century. At that time, much of the inspiration for that kind of movement came from a book called "An Essay on the Principle of Population" which was written in 1798 by a British political economist named Thomas Malthus. In his book, he argued that the population of the world would eventually grow to the point that the earth would not be able to actually support it. If this took place, famine, poverty, epidemics, and other significant and frightening problems would plague the human race."

Tags:taboo, rights, choices, legal, clinics

Abstract
This paper discusses the topic of birth control. The paper offers several reasons why birth control should be taught in the nation's schools to help America's young people engage in safer sex. The paper contends that, while a policy of abstinence is advocated by some as a way to combat premarital and teen sex, most young people are unlikely to adopt a policy of abstinence. Therefore, the author says, birth control should be encouraged and young people should learn about the different forms of birth control in school so they can have safe choices and knowledge before they face the issue of premarital sex.

From the Paper
"While on the decrease, teenaged pregnancy is not going away. One Web Site notes, "8,589 babies were born to teenagers in 2002 (decrease of 6,888 births from 1998). These babies will fill more than 505 kindergarten classrooms in 2007" ("Gift of Life," 2003). Many of these babies will face additional problems and poverty because they were born to children themselves. Many of these young mothers will never finish high school, and face dismal prospects in the job market and throughout life. In addition, the United States "boasts" the highest teen pregnancy rate and teen birth rate in the industrialized world. Even more disturbing is that over 25 percent of teen mothers will have another child within two years of their first ("Gift of Life," 2003). These figures are disturbing, but they indicate just what a huge problem the U.S. faces in teen pregnancy, and why birth control should be taught in schools around the nation. Making teens more aware of themselves, their bodies, and their reproductive choices could save many teens from a lifetime of parenthood before they are prepared, and in actuality save the country millions of dollars in social programs and health care costs. In addition, most countries around the world advocate birth control choices for their citizens, and so, they have fewer problems with teen pregnancy and premarital sex. The United States often seems Puritanical in its societal beliefs, and sometimes this old-fashioned thinking gets in the way of social progress and reform."

Tags:teenage, pregnancy

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This paper discusses the introduction of the birth control pill, outlining society's concept of a woman's duties from pre-1920's and up to the surge of the feminist movement. The paper explains how the popularity of the birth control pill, and the feminist movement has made a major impact on the difference of the roles and lifestyles of women. This paper also takes a look at the positive impact birth control has had on preventing AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Table of Contents
Background
Birth Controls Impact on Society
AIDS
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The popularity of the birth control pill brought the world into the sexual revolution. The easy access to birth control encouraged promiscuity, and eventually brought us into the women's movement in the 1970's. Women's freedom over their sexuality allows freedom of their financial independence. However the true beginning of the women's movement began as early as the 1920's. The possibility of contraceptives would not have been possible in the 1960's without the original women's movement in the 1920's. The purpose of this essay to describe how birth control has affected society, and the impact it had on the AIDS virus."

Tags:contraception, pill, condom, feminism, std, hiv, margaret, sanger, katherine, mccormick

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This paper presents a detailed discussion on the birth control methods of the 18th century. The history of birth control is outlined and the various methods that were popular during the 18th century are described in detail. The author explains the importance of the church during this time frame and how that involvement interfered with many birth control ideas and methods.

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This paper presents a case study of a sixteen year old girl who had unprotected sex and would like to begin some form of birth control. The paper discusses the different types of birth control and which type is the best option for different body types. It goes into detail about how birth control is affected by the different body types. The paper is partly written in the first person narrative.

From the Paper
"At the end of their research the mother and daughter had learned more information than they thought they would have. They found that there is not one type of birth control that is the most effective for every woman in the world today, but that a woman must match her body type and lifestyle to fit the form of birth control that is the most comfortable to her. With all the information they had gathered the mother and daughter both figured out the daughter's body type and found the right one for her. They then told friends and their daughters about their findings and those women changed their birth control for the correct forms for themselves. Even today the daughter is using that same form of birth control and is happy with her decision to protect herself."

Tags:pregnancy, condom, IUD, endomorph

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This paper presents a research proposal that will be to evaluate whether or not use of birth control pills over the counter is considered as safe as prescription birth control, which is currently the only offering available in the United States. It explains that the study will attempt to compare the adverse affects of not having birth control available in addition to analyzing patient education differences between two groups: those self-medicating with pharmacists assistance and those receiving prescriptions from their doctor.
Abstract
Introduction
Significance of Study
Preliminary Literature Review
Methods
Population
Results

From the Paper
"The methods used for this study will include a quantitative evaluation that will examine the use patterns of women currently using birth control at family planning clinics in the United States. Study criteria will include women who are interested in receiving birth control over the counter who are willing to complete a survey to determine whether or not they feel provider evaluation and counseling prove beneficial. The subjects will be asked to rate whether or not they feel provider input with regard to birth control pill use has been beneficial or not in the past."

Tags:population, family, planning, pill

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This paper examines the use of birth control in Islamic and Christian regions during medieval times, its prevalence and acceptance in Islamic regions versus Christian regions, and the social and cultural implications surrounding it. Through an analysis of the reasoning of medieval Islamic jurists regarding contraception in contrast with the writings of St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, it shows how Islam permitted birth control, and Christianity did not. It looks at how Islamic rulings were based primarily on reason and logic and were rooted in a strong understanding of the principles of biology, not religious fervor. In contrast, it shows how, tragically, countless women died in Europe because Church leaders denounced contraception and kept from the public contraceptive means.

From the Paper
"Knowledge of the biology of reproduction is one important factor affecting attitudes on birth control and abortion. Another is the nature of human life, for example, when does the fetus have a soul? The Islamic argument for the permission of contraception is a fascinating case where biological and scientific knowledge directly influenced ethical attitudes. Medieval Arabic literature, such as treatises on medicine, materia medica, and popular literature treated both contraception and abortion as two aspects of birth control. They recognized the difference between the two, and could distinguish between preparations that would work only as a contraceptive, as an abortifacient, or would work for both purposes."

Tags:abortion, chuch, thomas, saint, augustine, aquinas, biology

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This paper discusses why the writer is in favor of birth control for women. Birth control is certainly a personal choice, and it should be a personal choice, not a societal or religious choice. It argues that, ultimately, the choice to have a child should rest between a man and a woman, and not in the mores of a society or outdated religious beliefs. Those who would raise a child should be the ones to decide whether they have a child or not.

From the Paper
"I am in support of birth control for a number of reasons. First, it is a safe alternative to unwanted pregnancies. Teen pregnancy is down in America today, however, teen pregnancy is still an enormous problem, with over 1 million teens getting pregnant every year ("Gift of Life"). This is an enormous number of young women giving birth to mostly unwanted babies, and birth control could have saved these women from an unwanted pregnancy, and saved the children from what could very well be a life of poverty and hardship. It is well known most unwed mothers fall under the poverty levels in our country, and it is quite difficult for them, or their children, to climb out of poverty and into the middle class. In fact, one expert sadly notes, "They [unwed mothers] see career or economic opportunities as out of their reach and have little motivation to remain abstinent and delay pregnancy and parenting" (Sawhill).

Tags:pregnancy, abortion, unwed, society, religious, contraception