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A very interesting read. I'm almost surprised the "moral crusaders" of the time didn't just encourage an "abstinence only" program. History certainly does mimic itself. Was it me, or was there a "blame the victim" thing going on in Bromley's article underneath everything? The Catholic Church is still pushing the "safe period", or "rythm method." My wife and I now call that program the "go forth and multiply" deal. Been there, done that, DON'T WORK! - Phil N. | A very interesting read. I'm almost surprised the "moral crusaders" of the time didn't just encourage an "abstinence only" program. History certainly does mimic itself. Was it me, or was there a "blame the victim" thing going on in Bromley's article underneath everything? The Catholic Church is still pushing the "safe period", or "rythm method." My wife and I now call that program the "go forth and multiply" deal. Been there, done that, DON'T WORK! - Phil N. | ||
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| + | I think that the issue of birth control is still a very strong issue today. As others have pointed out the same groups of people are the ones that financially need it the most. But other than on college campuses I have never really heard of free contraception. Many forms of birth control, including most specifically designed for women to control the use of, are the most expensive and involve going to a doctor. Those who need birth control the most are usually not receiving adequate education and are often discouraged from any practice except abstinence. The statistics in this essay were very powerful and I think the increase in media availabilty made these statistics extremely effective. -- Meredith Bojarski | ||
== Lydia Mendoza recalls her career in the Depression == | == Lydia Mendoza recalls her career in the Depression == | ||
