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Some people would argue that the government should no longer fund Planned Parenthood, which in turn would force the clinic to close. These same people fail to realize that taking away the facility, would take away health care services, and information from about 2.7 million men and women a year in the United States. Having a permanent health care provider is not an option for many; therefore, Planned Parenthood facilities are used as such. (Find cited info) The clinics provide exceptionally…

John Updike’s “A&P” and Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” suggests that coming of age in the 60s is markedly different for young men and women. Updike’s Sammy is essentially on a quest for independence from an authoritative figure. The authority figure in question here is Lengel, Sammy’s boss at the A&P, who is portrayed as a “dreary . . . Sunday school” teacher, hides behind the “door marked MANAGER (288). Seeing that Lengel believes in the power of his position…

The Future of Gender Stereotypes and Sexuality in America There are many factors that have contributed to the more outward attitudes toward sexuality including the women’s rights movement, contraception, gender equality, advancements in technology and medicine, pop culture, drugs, and the perception of power. It seems like everything has been sexualized to some degree from television and music to clothing. It is not unusual to see sexual ideas and behaviors portrayed in commercials during…

Edwin Navarro Composition 10 Jose Bolivar 6/7/2016 Abortion after Rape Abortions should be allowed only for rape victims that don't wish to keep the baby because it would remind them of the day it happened and they won't show their love towards the child. Many families would be disappointed because of how they got the baby and they would hate the baby and not feel good if it looks like the guy that raped her. That would make them feel uncomfortable and the kid would…

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to go against something you believe in? In the novel, The Bar Code Tattoo, by Suzanne Weyn, is a story about a girl named Kayla, whose life changes after a choice she makes. In the story, the society has a new system to control people and the government requires people to have a bar code tattoo. However, not everyone agrees or follows the rule about getting a bar code tattoo. Kayla makes a choice that does not follow the rules and her choice has…

more forthcoming in acknowledging the legal age of marriage .Then governments must not turn their backs on this ,but direct is national importance .They must also provide policies which prevent this practice .The government must make it a law for births and marriages to be registered .Child marriage though culturally and traditionally rooted is a virus that must be eradicated .Getting rid of this virus will prevent the death of girls under the age of 15 who are five times more likely to die in…

Introduction Preterm birth can cause serious health problems or even be fatal for a baby, particularly if it happens very early (Weiss, 2015). In general, the more mature a baby is at birth, the better the chances of surviving and being healthy is. Ms. W’s case is no different; she is in preterm labor in the hospital, refusing treatment. Moreover, due to pregnancy and medication annoyance, Ms. W wants to discontinue all treatment, despite doctors’ orders. Ms. W’s potential risks of…

should be allowed to postpone a pregnancy or marriage if it conflicts with future goals, thus giving her control of her own body (11, Luker, A&OM 1985 p. 0199). When analyzing the holistic moral opinion of Noonan, it is shown that he cherishes the birth of a fetus and sees motherhood as an obligation. He believes that there is no distinction of when a fetus is viable, thus it is better to assume a fetus is a human being upon conception (12, Noonan, CC 2015 p.…

controversy regarding the government funding that Planned Parenthood receives. Planned Parenthood opponents are typically Christian’s who believe abortion is a corrupt and reprehensible action. However, Planned Parenthood provides other programs such as birth control and STD screenings that keep teenagers protected. These programs are mostly beneficial for teens that live in low-income families and do not have enough money to afford medical…

Think of tradition, convention, and normality. These are parts of society that allow people to bond over commonalities and provide a basis for the culture that each person exists in. Each factor of society allows people to interact on a normal, day-to-day basis, and serves as the general foundation for civility. In Edward Albee’s The Goat, each of these integral parts of society are stretched and strained by the protagonist through certain acts deemed vile by his family and peers. The…