Birth Control in Schools I believe that some form of birth control should be provided in high schools. I strongly support this idea because; teen pregnancy is at an all time high. First‚ About one million teenagers become pregnant each year in the United States. The average age at which a United States adolescent has sexual intercourse is sixteen. Out of one hundred percent of teenagers‚ only forty percent use a condom. I believe that if high schools distribute condoms‚ the use of protection
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The Progression of Birth Control. History has always been a struggle for women. Being seen as lessor beings‚ not being able to own property‚ not being able to work‚ to vote‚ to control their right to have children have all been the topic of many struggles. Over time women have fought to have these rights given to them. One of the many rights that has been fought for and won is the right to control when we have children. Margaret Sanger was the leading women for this movement. She started
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of Birth Control Although birth control has been practiced since ancient times‚ the first organized efforts developed during the 19th century as population increased dramatically because of improved medical care‚ nutrition‚ and sanitation. However‚ birth control met with resistance. In 1873 the United States Congress enacted the Comstock Law‚ which prohibited the distribution of birth-control devices and information. During the early 1900s‚ American nurse Margaret Sanger led the birth-control
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Birth Control is the Best Way to Fight with Teenage Pregnancy Teen pregnancy is frequently discussed all over the country and the efforts have not reduced the numbers‚ as teens continue to have unsafe sex which eventually leads to pregnancy. These developments led different experts to consider the issue of abstinence‚ abortion‚ and general sex education in order to reduce the rates of pregnancy among teens. The average teen will be curious about sex when he or she starts puberty and begins to be
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“Birth Control in schools” Birth Control in Schools Schools are the one institution in our society regularly attended by most young people-nearly 95% of all youth aged 5 to 17 years are enrolled in elementary or secondary schools (National Center for Education Statistics‚ 1993). Large percentage of youth attend schools for years before they encounter sexual risk-taking behaviors and a majority is enrolled at the time they initiate intercourse. Just as
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"The Morality of Birth Control" by Margaret Sanger‚ (1921) Margaret Sanger uses several method’s within her speech‚ "The Morality of Birth Control"‚ to tell her strong views on the topic. She uses a strong sense of bias‚ fallacies‚ and colorful rhetoric devices in her speech to not only get the attention of the audiences‚ but to relay a sense of urgency for the actions that need to be taken. One bias that Sanger uses is toward the idea of motherhood without birth control being condition of
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contraceptives without a parent’s consent. Having easy access to birth control can have a healthy benefits and better care for woman‚ and decrease abortion rates. About 70 percent of Americas favor legalizing over-the-counter birth control pills without a doctor’s prescription. Obtaining contraceptives can help prevent teen pregnancy‚ regulate menstrual cycles and help teens to avoid awkward conversations with their parents. Being on birth control is better than having a teenager expose to the chance of
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Consent for Birth Control in School In today’s society teenagers have a lot to deal with; they are a lot more mature than we were back in the days. Even though they deal with many different things I believe schools should get parent consent to give birth control. One reason is that parents can talk to their kids about sex and different types of birth control. Parents can explain the risks of sexual activity and sift through the rumors that may be passed around by their peers. This will help
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“The Morality of Birth Control.” “The Morality of Birth Control” by Margaret Sanger‚ an American Birth Control Activist‚ gave logical information‚ arguments about ethics for women‚ and brought out an emotional response. The rhetor gave off a logical appeal with arguments that were reasonable‚ and credible. She gave examples of ethical appeal that touched on the sense of morality. Also‚ the rhetor exemplified emotional appeal; bringing out the good and bad values in certain types of people.
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In today’s society‚ birth control is a hot topic among teens and young adults alike. It is all about searching for a form or method that is most effective. Most birth control methods are made to prevent unplanned pregnancies‚ however‚ some are made for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) as well. When it comes to birth control‚ there are many different types and methods. However‚ abstinence is the only method that is 100% effective at preventing both unplanned pregnancies
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