As humans, it’s expected to eventually engage in sexual relationships with a significant other. When it comes to topics of sex and relationships with intimate couples, many may consider using a form of birth control. As all women and men should have the control over when they are ready to become parents; religious and moral values may lead them to other alternatives.
Prior to the modern methods of birth control, women relied on withdrawal or broken abstinence. These methods often failed. Historical evidence of pregnancy prevention dates back to ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C. Drawings found from the time period show men wearing condoms, although it is not clear if they were traditional in nature or used for sex (Birth Control). The earliest evidence of a contraceptive device used by women also comes from Egypt in 1850 B.C. A set of instructions on how to create an object or mixture that is inserted into the vagina to block or kill sperm, was found from that time (Birth Control). Various materials were tried for condoms, from lamb intestines to linen, but condom usage grew after Charles Goodyear improved the processing of rubber. This was the leading to the mass production of rubber condoms in 1844 (Birth Control).
It wasn’t until Margaret Sanger became the leader in the movement to secure reproductive rights for women when the issue of birth control became a big deal. The contraceptive movement began in the early nineteenth century; its first significant advocate was for pregnancy prevention (Chesworth). She was the founder of the first birth control clinic in the United States and later, of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the International Planned Federation (Chesworth). Sanger was born into a devo...
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Birth control, or contraception, is the use of physical barriers, timing of sexual intercourse, chemicals, or a combination of these methods to prevent pregnancy. Many methods have been designed for women's use, but few are available to men (Birth Control). The principal birth control methods, in order of decreasing effectiveness are, surgical procedures, oral contraceptives, long lasting hormonal contraceptives, intrauterine device, diaphragm, condoms, spermicides, and selective abstinence. Birth control by heating the scrotum, and withdrawal before ejaculation (Birth Control). Oral contraceptives or birth control pills contain various amounts of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. These mimic the natural condition of pregnancy, during which a woman normally cannot become pregnant (Birth Control).
"A free race cannot be born" and 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"(Sanger A 35). Margaret Sanger (1870-1966)said this in one of her many controversial papers. The name of Margaret Sanger and the issue of birth control have virtually become synonymous. Birth control and the work of Sanger have done a great deal to change the role of woman in society, relationships between men and woman, and the family. The development and spread of knowledge of birth control gave women sexual freedom for the first time, gave them an individual identity in society and a chance to work without fearing they were contributing to the moral decline of society by leaving children at home. If birth control and Sanger did so much good to change the role of women in society why was birth control so controversial?
In today’s practice there are several options to consider for contraception. Multiple different birth control pills, intrauterine devices, vaginal rings, implants, and injections are viable options. The development of the first oral contraceptive A male non-hormonal contraceptive polymer is in the process of gaining approval which will empower men to have equal say and responsibility in preventing pregnancies outside of the use of prophylactics. The impact of Margaret Sanger’s activism is reflected outside of birth control measures in today’s medical practice. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections have been a serious problem for a significant amount of time. However, the efforts of Margaret Sanger along with others has impacted how society approaches sexual education and testing. Programs such as Planned Parenthood and the general acceptance of birth control measures have changed the nursing process greatly and in general, the way we live
This lecture on the Pill will focus on the introduction, controversies, and outcome of women’s control of contraception during the mid 20th century. It will also discuss how the Pill became an influential stepping-stone for women activists. I chose to focus this discussion on three questions. First, what did the Pill teach us about the role of women in the middle 20th century? Second, what were the arguments for and against the Pill? Lastly, how safe was the Pill and what effects did women experience from taking it? By centering in on these questions, I hope to provide insight on the struggles women faced before and after this birth control technology became readily available to women in the United States.
Dorothy Wardell’s article titled “Margaret Sanger: Birth Control’s Successful Revolutionary” explains what inspired Sanger ideas on contraception and what problems she faced while working to change the notions and laws on Birth Control. The central argument presented by Wardell is that Sanger’s efforts led to privileges for women’s bodies and health centers providing methods for women to act on these privileges (Wardell, 736). Although Wardell is effective in supporting her argument, it would be stronger if she included some historical context and evidence of Sanger’s opinion in her own words found in a speech of hers and in Family Limitation.
Sanger, one of the pioneers of modern birth control, founded Planned Parenthood which was an
Lastly, to attain birth control, you should learn about it first. Some adults do not know how much priorities they will be faced with due to unsafe sexual intercourse. People who have the benefit of obtaining education regarding birth control are much more capable of deciding when they will start a family and how big it will be. Birth control is not only beneficial to those taking it and their relatives, but also the whole world, because it enhances the morality of society.
The American crusader Margaret Sanger pioneered the path for women’s reproductive rights. Establishing one of the first clinics to offer contraception for women during the cold war era. When Sanger tried offering women a choice of contraception that was illegal she still persevered because she believed rules were meant to be broken. While growing up Sanger’s first occupation helped path the way to her advocacy, leaving prison in 1917 increased Sanger desire for women’s reproductive rights, and now her legacy continues on with the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
In the early 20th century, Margaret Sanger began a movement, known as the birth control movement, in order to make contraception widely available so that women could limit the size of their families. I
Two major types of birth control are contraceptives and condoms. Condoms prevent STDs by stopping the flow of semen in to the vaginal canal. Contraceptives are more complex. Birth control contraceptives help to prevent pregnancies by combining the hormones estrogen and progesterone to prevent the egg from being released during the monthly cycle. Not only do the contraceptives prevent the egg from dropping but they also thicken the mucus around the cervix making it hard for sperm to enter the uterus just in case any eggs were released. (Hirsch 1)
The most popular form of birth control is the pill. The reason for this is that it is said to be very effective against pregnancy if used correctly, it makes menstrual periods more regular and lighter, they decrease menstrual cramps and acne, makes you less likely to get ovarian and uterine cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and anemia, and last but not least, it doesn’t interrupt love making. Those are the good things about the pill. There are also a list of negative things: the pill doesn’t protect against S...
Now a days there are several different methods of birth control. The first that I am going to talk about is called the rhythm method. As its synonym implies, this method is based on the assumption that, for each women, there is a rhythmic pattern of menstruation and ovulation that can be identified by keeping a careful record of the dates of menstruation. A second assumption is that
Margaret Sanger, born September 14, 1879, New York, the U.S. and she died September 6, 1966, Tucson, Arizona. She is the founder of the birth-control campaign in the United States and an international lead. Margaret Sanger also, a well-known nurse, women’s rights and birth control activist, and sex educator. Also, she is prized for her influence on the birth control campaign and the founding of what is now identified as Planned Parenthood, a national organization that has supported women with their sexual and reproductive health for decades. In the book “Margaret Sanger: A Life of Passion” the author, Jean Baker illustrated Margaret Sanger as one of the most substantial advocates for birth control, women's privacy, and freedom in the American
“When a motherhood becomes the fruit of a deep yearning, not the result of ignorance or accident, its children will become the foundation of a new race." (Margaret Sanger, 1) Margaret Sanger, known as the founder of birth control, declared this powerful statement. It is reality that the rights that are customary for women in the twentieth century have been the product of the arduous physical and mental work of many courageous women. These individuals fought for the right for women to be respected in both mind and body by bestowing on them the rights to protect their femininity and to gain the equivalent respect given to men. A remarkable woman named Margaret Sanger is the individual who incredibly contributed to the feministic revolution that took place in the 1920’s. Her legacy of making the right to use birth control legal for woman is a precedent in history for the foundation of the equal rights battle that is still being fought today. By giving control back to the women in their sexuality, Margaret Sanger also restored confidence in those women who felt that their lives revolved around pregnancy. She has become an influential icon to women all around the world who enjoy the security of birth control that gives them the freedom in their sexuality on a daily bases.
Hormonal contraception refers to “birth control methods that act on the endocrine system” (Correa, Petchesky, 1994, p.3). Throughout history the development of hormonal contraception has been viewed as a wonderful, more convenient method to avoid unwanted pregnancies. This is seen to many as a positive thing for women’s equality. However, hormonal contraception has only been developed for females. Current methods of hormonal contraception have many harmful side effects that can alter the mental and physical health of an individual. These side effects negatively impact on heterosexual women’s lives, as many feel “pressure and responsibility” (Lipton-Lubet, 2012) to take hormonal contraception if they do not want to conceive.
What exactly is birth control? Birth control means things that can be done to ensure that pregnancy only happens if and when wanted. Nowadays there are a great variety of ways to assure birth control. However, there is only one way that can be considered 100 percent secure. The more it is known about birth control options, the better chances of avoiding an unwanted pregnancy and reducing the risks of getting a sexually transmitted disease, including AIDS.