FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11-1: Dorothea Palmer, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill, Medical Abortion

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Robin Milhausen

Document Summary

Greek and roman women placed absorbent materials in vagina. Sheath over penis is decorative in ancient egypt. First described in european writings by italian anatomist fallopius. Condom as a word is not used until 18th. Majority use male condom and oral contraceptives. Contraceptive use among canadian teens and university students. Greater use of oral contraceptives in women, greater use of condom in men. Most women prefer oral, and most men prefer condom. Consider loose moral and related to prostitution. 1920s - start of movements to legalize birth control. Birth control clinics set up in 1930s. Kaufman hired women to deliver birth control info door to door. Arrest of dorothea palmer (employee of kaufman) Activists helped to win her court and push a step further to legalize birth control. 1960s, use of birth control is widespread. But still illegal, arrested toronto pharmacists harold fine for selling condoms. 1965 - first city funded public health clinic by martin powell.