Over the past years, one issue has consistently polarized politicians and the American nation at large. The source of said tension, even manifestations and riots, has been the ethics and legality of abortion. As the nation becomes divided in their defense or attack of Planned Parenthood, the women that benefit from preventive services become forgotten—whether they currently have adequate access to preventable services must examined before making any political decision regarding women’s health. As many women struggle to afford or gain access to preventive services—especially those preventing sexually transmitted diseases like HIV or improving maternal health—they may feel frustrated at their individual inability to overcome barriers. Yet, these personal struggles with sexual health, something often stigmatized and culturally secretive, do not stand alone and instead fall into a national trend of staggering disparities.
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Again, D’Amico speaks to the difficulties that arise from a lack of job and schooling, including unstable housing and unwise choices: “Barriers to women 's successful transition to adulthood were noted, including lack of housing and health care, poor decision making skills, and attention to personal safety” (2009: 125). With a combination of poor access to housing and health care and little education as to wise decisions, increases in HIV spread among such populations can be
This piece illuminates the …show more content…
Again, D’Amico speaks to the difficulties that arise from a lack of job and schooling, including unstable housing and unwise choices: “Barriers to women 's successful transition to adulthood were noted, including lack of housing and health care, poor decision making skills, and attention to personal safety” (2009: 125). With a combination of poor access to housing and health care and little education as to wise decisions, increases in HIV spread among such populations can be