...Early Comprehensive Sex Health Education Tenesha Rivers Keiser University Early Comprehensive Sex Health Education “Education is a powerful weapon”, is a popular saying that I always find truth in. This does not differ when it comes to Comprehensive sex health education, also called sex education. Sex education involves learning and understanding how to form appropriate opinions about sex: including “sexual identity, relationships and intimacy” (Avert, 2011). This method to sex education does not encourage sexual activity, and it offers medically accurate information about birth control and sexual development (Wind, 2006). With many unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s), and sexual abuse this day and age, there are undisputed benefits to sex education. However, sex education becomes a controversial issue when the information is provided to young people of middle and high school age. There are a few reasons certain people feel that early comprehensive sex health education is not appropriate. However, I feel that early sex education is not only appropriate but necessary in promoting health and preventing the negative effects that ignorance of the subject could lead to. An important part of the curricula is sexual development and reproduction. This portion of the curricula focuses on “the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty and sexual reproduction, including fertilization and conception, as well as sexually transmitted diseases...
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...of this, high schools and colleges around the country have decided to step up and take action in decreasing this number by providing condoms and other contraceptive to schools. Many types of birth control can now be found in schools across the country. Many people think that providing students with easy access contraception in schools is a good idea in preventing teenage pregnancy. Many people think that providing students with easy access contraception in schools is a good idea in preventing teenage pregnancy. In today’s fast-pace society it is hard not to be naïve when it comes to adolescents being sexually active. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) by age twenty, ¾ of young adults have had sexual intercourse. By age seven-teen, nearly 60.5% of teenagers have had sex for the first time (CDC). At this point distributing condoms or other contraceptives in schools will not enable students to have sex, but rather prevent teenage pregnancies. In 2010, the CDC stated that more then 365,000 teenagers 15-19 years gave birth in the United States. The bottom line is most teens are going to experiment and have intercourse and half the time they will be too embarrassed or scared to buy condoms at the drug store or go to a sexual health care facility and be put on birth control. By having easy access to contraceptives in schools it is an easy and privet way to prevent young pregnancies when being sexually active....
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...Possibilities of Birth Control Funding According to the Alan Guttmacher Institute, nineteen percent of all pregnancies in America are unwanted, and twenty-three percent of pregnancies end in abortions (Eagle), with these statistics and political support the American government is pushing a bill for insurance to fund birth control and other preventative services. Funding would eliminate the need of a co-payment or fee for the pills and services that could help teenagers and women alike. Despite the argument of Roman Catholic religious officials, conservatives, and those who say birth control encourages promiscuity. Birth control is a very common method of family planning and in some cases goes beyond that. Birth Control and other preventative services should be free to women to prevent unwanted pregnancies, improve women’s success rates, and help prevent disease. Unwanted pregnancy is very controversial issues in today’s society, with limited options for the pregnant mother, abortion and keeping the unborn child is one of the hardest decisions. The abortion rate of those [unwanted] children is almost as high as the birth rate (Eagle). Despite the age old debate about abortion, it is believed birth control funding can lower the abortion rate due to a lower rate of unwanted pregnancies (Rovnier). Emily Stewart, director of public policy for Planned Parenthood says, "Without a doubt, when women have access to birth control, it reduces unintended pregnancies…" (Rovnier). Birth control with...
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...World arguments for and against birth control and population Women in the 20th century truly look at population and birth control differently from earlier centuries. One of the reasons includes accessibility of free birth control in developed countries. World arguments for and against birth control and population are on the rise. It is well known for the controversial nature of the debate and creates differences for people who are for and against. The debate on birth control has issues like women status, religious doctrine, services needed, human rights, and population control and development. Arguments For Birth Control Services Needed Free birth control services are needed in many countries. Due to the access of free birth control in America, it is a woman’s choice to receive it or not. "In the spring of 2013, 40% of privately insured women in the United States on birth control pills paid nothing, up from 15% in the fall of 2012. Women who use contraceptive ring climbed from 23% to 52% (Smeltz, 2014, ¶3)". In under developed countries access to free birth control is not always available. “Of the 1.5 billion women of reproductive age in developing countries in 2012, 867 million (57%) wanted to avoid pregnancy and therefore needed contraception. The number of women wanting to avoid pregnancy increased by 151 million between 2003 and 2012” (Darroch, 2013, p.4). Over populated areas are limited to resources. With these resources limited epidemics run wild and extra...
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...“In the United States, over ten million women use oral contraceptives, or birth control pills” (“Topic Overview: Birth Control”). The birth control pill is becoming more available. In a couple of states, it is available without a prescription. There is a debate going on about whether it should be provided to teenagers or not. The birth control pill can be the cause of negative side effects, can be used as a contraceptive, and to help with things other than be used as a contraceptive. The birth control pill can cause some negative side effects. Some side effects are more common, and some are very rare. “"Hormonal birth control is not without risk," Daniels says, who adds that she thinks over-the-counter birth control, available without a physician's oversight, is "ridiculous""(Watts). She says this because, you should have a physician look over you and your family history to see if you would have problems with the medication. Some patients have trouble with nausea, fatigue, mood changes, and blood clots. Other common side effects are bleeding and breast tenderness. A few people, in rare...
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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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...It’s a Woman’s Choice to Have an Abortion Angel Jones Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare AIU Virtual Campus October 31, 2015 It’s a Woman’s Choice to Have an Abortion Abortion is defined as the termination of a pregnancy before birth using medicine or surgery, resulting in the removal of the fetus and placenta from a woman’s uterus. Because the process of this procedure ultimately results in the death of the fetus, Abortion has been one of the most debated ethical issues of our time and dividing our nation (Raffel, Borgone, D’Ambrosio, Heydon, 2015). The world is divided on this issue with pro-choice supporters on one side, pro-life supporters on the other side, and the government in the middle. The government is trying to eliminate the option of abortion for women, stripping them of their right to make decisions concerning their bodies. Is it fair? Everyone has their own opinion or arguments against abortion, but ultimately it should be the woman who makes the choice whether to have an abortion or not. There have been many debates on abortion between the pro-life and pro-choice supporters. Among those topics debated has been whether or not abortions are safe, considered murder, or if it’s used as a form of contraception. The pro-life supporters have argued that life begins at the time of conception so abortion is considered murder. The pro-choice supporters fired back stating that nearly all abortions take place in the first trimester, when a fetus cannot...
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...June 15,2014 Birth Control Pros and Cons The controversy revolving around birth control has been an ongoing and long debated topic, bringing strong convictions from both sides of the debate. When starting the research for this paper, I found many statistics to support both sides and many opinions based on religious beliefs, moral views and personal convictions. For: 1) The world population is growing at a rapid speed and while America may not yet feel the impact of the earth’s overpopulation, many other countries are losing resources and lack basic needs (Gonsalves, J 2005). The world is now home to seven billion people. Not only would birth control help to slow the population growth rate, but it can also help to prevent the high rate for infant deaths (Miller et al 2012). Less than 5 percent of people in most countries in Africa use contraceptives (Rengel, M 2000). If this number was higher and more people were aware of the benefits of birth control, and it was accessible to them, it would help everyone and the planet overall (Rengel, M 2000). 2) It is only reasonable to accept that birth control is not merely a matter of morals, but also of ethics (Steinbock, B 2011). It may be immoral to prevent conception, but it is unethical to willingly allow ourselves to cause unwanted pregnancies that will result in more destitution. 3) As a counterpoint to the second anti-birth control argument, developing a market for contraceptives may in fact reduce the number of women...
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...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 approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999 for use with a doctor’s prescription (Food and Drug Administration, 2010). Progestin-only pills Plan B and its generic brand Next Choice are the only two kinds of EC pills available in the United States. These pills are the most effective...
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...January 15th 2012 Com/220 Argumentation assignment The speech I chose to read instead of hear was “The morality of birth control” by Margaret Sanger (1921). I chose this speech because I have worked in the healthcare field for over 10 years now, this subject truly catches my attention. Its also the reason why for my final project I have chosen to speak about abortion and pro choice debates. After reading the article I picked up on bias’ right of the bat. The fact that women have been viewed as immoral for wanting to control the size of their families or to act as responsible adults. Margaret talks about how many different groups were invited to the conference that was held and everyone acted with dignity except one group. This group was the religious “church” going individuals. This group views birth control as a “sin” so to speak and think it’s against gods will. I can vouch for this personally. I recently took a new job almost three months ago with a very well known catholic organization. We have amazing benefits except they will not cover ANY form of contraception or fertility treatment. This means I have to pay out of pocket for my prescriptions of birth control. A choice I have chosen as a single/divorced mother of three. I don’t want to have any more children, but in their eyes I am being immoral. To me some of the fallacies or misconceptions with this issue that they are basically stating that religion and worship make a person moral. How can that be when...
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...Sarah Kate Powell Health 2030- Section 002 Lee Crandall 19 November 2015 The Issues With Individuals In Society Having The Responsibility To Pay For Insurance That Covers The Cost of Contraceptives When It’s Against The Individual’s Personal Or Religious Beliefs Introduction: The term “ethics” can be derived from the Greek term ethos that means habit, custom, disposition or character. Ethics is defined as “a system of moral principals and a branch of philosophy which defines what is good for the individual and society. “ (Ethics, 2014) It is a collection of concepts acquired from philosophies, cultures, and religions. Some of these ethical concepts include the principals of autonomy, beneficence and social justice. Ethics provide a moral pathway in which individuals pick to find their way out of difficult issues. Individuals have many different derived concepts, or moral pathways, controversies that cause ethical dilemmas can become apparent. Such dilemmas can be seen in the health care delivery system of the United States and the policies that are enforced within it. One ethical argument in particular that poses issues and controversy regards society having the responsibility to provide or fund insurance that covers the cost of contraceptives when it is against the individual’s personal or religious beliefs. Ethical Dilemma/ Policy Issue: The term “conscientious objection” is the refusal to perform a legal role or responsibility because of personal beliefs. Conscientious...
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...The speech I chose to read instead of hear was “The morality of birth control” by Margaret Sanger (1921). I chose this speech because I have worked in the healthcare field for over 10 years now, this subject truly catches my attention. Its also the reason why for my final project I have chosen to speak about abortion and pro choice debates. After reading the article I picked up on bias’ right of the bat. The fact that women have been viewed as immoral for wanting to control the size of their families or to act as responsible adults. Margaret talks about how many different groups were invited to the conference that was held and everyone acted with dignity except one group. This group was the religious “church” going individuals. This group views birth control as a “sin” so to speak and think it’s against gods will. I can vouch for this personally. I recently took a new job almost three months ago with a very well known catholic organization. We have amazing benefits except they will not cover ANY form of contraception or fertility treatment. This means I have to pay out of pocket for my prescriptions of birth control. A choice I have chosen as a single/divorced mother of three. I don’t want to have any more children, but in their eyes I am being immoral. To me some of the fallacies or misconceptions with this issue that they are basically stating that religion and worship make a person moral. How can that be when there have been so many accusations and cases of catholic priests...
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...decades. This has been a constant debate among parents and educational authorities due to the rise in teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases among teens. Many people still believe that sex should not be talked about in public school, but only at home between the children and their parents. Unfortunately, most parents are uncomfortable talking to their children about sex and sexuality. Teachers and students have many reasons to believe that sex education should be a mandatory course in high schools. If kids are provided with accurate information in school they will be better equipped with the tools to make smarter, healthier decisions. Educators need to understand that there has been a change in the way society practices sex and it is no longer practical to assume teens will wait until marriage to have sex. Although some teenagers are receiving sex education, most are not being taught in a successful way. Sex education can be explained in two different procedures- comprehensive or abstinence only. The difference of the two is that comprehensive sex education teaches abstinence as a secondary choice, and teens that decide not to wait should be informed on how to use birth control when participating in sexual activity. Comprehensive sex education is a method that should be required in all schools and is the most effective way to keep kids safe, well informed, and prepared. According to a survey done by the Centers for Disease Control in 2011, “more than 47 percent...
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.... 2 RH Bill Surveys..............................................................................................................................3 PROS of the bill......................................................................................................................4 CONS of the bill.........................................................................................................................5 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................6 Sources and References …………………………………………………………………………..7 INTRODUCTION In has been a national debate in the Philippines whether or not the government should approve the RH bill which aims to ensure a universal access to all the methods and facts about birth control as well as maternal awareness. Aside from this bill that Senator Meriam Defensor Santiago have made there is another bill that shares the same goal and was proposed by Albay’s 1st district Representative Edcel Lagman which is the House Bill No. 4244 also known as the Providing for a Comprehensive Policy on Responsible Parenthood, Reproductive Health, and Population and Development, and For Other Purposes. One of the major reasons why the bill is not yet implemented in the country is because of the Filipino taxpayers and the private sector that will get affected. They will be one of the sources for funds on this...
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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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