Bibliograph

Birth control, The New York Times Editorial Staff

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Label

Birth control, The New York Times Editorial Staff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-220) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Birth control

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1089849778

Responsibility statement

The New York Times Editorial Staff

Series statement

Changing perspectives

Summary

Birth control has existed in many forms over the course of history, but in the United States, the term itself was not in popular discourse until 1914. At that time, it was illegal to even distribute information about birth control. In the 1950s, the first oral contraceptive, known simply as "the pill" was developed. It was approved for use in the United States in 1960, and the uphill battle for religious and political approval began. This compilation includes New York Times articles that span a period of more than one hundred years. They provide vital context on birth control to those who want to know how we arrived at the medical, social, and political moment of today. Media literacy terms and questions are included to engage readers and activate critical thinking skills

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Contributor