CYAF 471 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill, Comstock Laws, Douche
28 Apr 2019
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Ancient greeks- used douching and a crocodile dung/sour milk concoction as a barrier method. Term "condom" first used in europe in 1700 referring to sheaths of animal intestine. Comstock laws (1870)- out-lawed sending information about contraception and contraceptive devices through the mail. Development of the birth control pill (1960)- first highly reliable method of contraception completely under a woman"s control. Griswold vs. connecticut (1965)- supreme court decreed states can not prohibit married couples from using contraception. Us, among 62 million women of childbearing age . 31% of women do not require contraception- e. g. not having sex with men, infertile, or desire pregnancy. 43 million do not wish to become pregnant due to . 98% of sexually active women have used contraception at least once. Contraception forbidden by specific religious teachings (e,g, catholicism, some islamic groups) Belief access to contraception will lead to sexual behaviors viewed as immoral immoral. Between-group conflicts- e. g. concern with maintaining a fighting force.
