The Food and Drug Administration is an important component in the fertility and reproduction issue. All the fertility drugs as well as birth control and emergency-contraception must be approved by the FDA. They have come under fire in the past for approving RU-486, a series of pills that induces an abortion, and the delay of a decision on over-the-counter birth control. Their decisions affect almost all aspects of reproduction, even down to pre-natal vitamins. Although it is thought of as being exempt from politics, there is still evidence of political persuasion and influence in its decisions.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2008. 15 May 2008 http://www.fda.gov/.
The Food and Drug Administration is an important component in the fertility and reproduction issue. All the fertility drugs as well as birth control and emergency-contraception must be approved by the FDA. They have come under fire in the past for approving RU-486, a series of pills that induces an abortion, and the delay of a decision on over-the-counter birth control. Their decisions affect almost all aspects of reproduction, even down to pre-natal vitamins. Although it is thought of as being exempt from politics, there is still evidence of political persuasion and influence in its decisions.
The Food and Drug Administration is an important component in the fertility and reproduction issue. All the fertility drugs as well as birth control and emergency-contraception must be approved by the FDA. They have come under fire in the past for approving RU-486, a series of pills that induces an abortion, and the delay of a decision on over-the-counter birth control. Their decisions affect almost all aspects of reproduction, even down to pre-natal vitamins. Although it is thought of as being exempt from politics, there is still evidence of political persuasion and influence in its decisions.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. Planned Parenthood Home. 2008. 20 May 2008 http://www.plannedparenthood.org/index.htm
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the largest abortion provider in the United States. A for-profit medical group, they must be licensed and follow all laws regulating any hospital or health facility. They not only provide abortions but also can prescribe contraceptives and have educational programs about sex and reproductive health. Planned Parenthood also has a large action fund that promotes a woman’s right to choose and educates people on current issues. Its site provides easy access to all this information as well as its mission. Being a prominent federation, they have political influence and social influence and knowledge of Planned Parenthood is essential to understanding issues regarding reproductive health.
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the largest abortion provider in the United States. A for-profit medical group, they must be licensed and follow all laws regulating any hospital or health facility. They not only provide abortions but also can prescribe contraceptives and have educational programs about sex and reproductive health. Planned Parenthood also has a large action fund that promotes a woman’s right to choose and educates people on current issues. Its site provides easy access to all this information as well as its mission. Being a prominent federation, they have political influence and social influence and knowledge of Planned Parenthood is essential to understanding issues regarding reproductive health.
Pfizer Pharmaceutical
Pfizer. About Pfizer. 2008. 20 May 2008 http://www.pfizer.com/about/.
Pfizer is a pharmaceutical company that provides contraceptives and drugs that treat reproductive health problems, like bacterial vaginosis and breast cancer. Pfizer is a for-profit company that distributes drugs as well as does research and development of drugs. One of the main contraceptives Pfizer provides is Depro-Provera, a contraceptive injection. This drug has been used on rapists as well as for women who want a form of birth control. Pfizer is a well-known company with a good reputation. Their research has developed many new drugs. This site includes information on the drugs they provide which can be searched by disease or condition. It is a good source for the drug side of reproductive health and what developments are coming.
Pfizer is a pharmaceutical company that provides contraceptives and drugs that treat reproductive health problems, like bacterial vaginosis and breast cancer. Pfizer is a for-profit company that distributes drugs as well as does research and development of drugs. One of the main contraceptives Pfizer provides is Depro-Provera, a contraceptive injection. This drug has been used on rapists as well as for women who want a form of birth control. Pfizer is a well-known company with a good reputation. Their research has developed many new drugs. This site includes information on the drugs they provide which can be searched by disease or condition. It is a good source for the drug side of reproductive health and what developments are coming.
Women's Rights
Karr, Justin. Women's Rights. Detroit: Geenhaven Press, 2008.
This book tracks how sex affects women in terms of reproductive health and discrimination. Karr includes the legal status of women and the laws protecting their privacy rights and freedoms as well as laws regarding gender equality and workplace discrimination. Although a majority of the book focuses on women’s rights in employment and education, the first part deals with reproductive privacy. Karr illustrates the importance of privacy and freedom in reproductive decisions. It includes past legislation as well as what needs to be done to promote equality. Karr as written and edited other books on gender equality and legislation.
This book tracks how sex affects women in terms of reproductive health and discrimination. Karr includes the legal status of women and the laws protecting their privacy rights and freedoms as well as laws regarding gender equality and workplace discrimination. Although a majority of the book focuses on women’s rights in employment and education, the first part deals with reproductive privacy. Karr illustrates the importance of privacy and freedom in reproductive decisions. It includes past legislation as well as what needs to be done to promote equality. Karr as written and edited other books on gender equality and legislation.
Religion and Sexuality
Hillstrom, Kevin. Religion and Sexuality. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2008.
This book is part of an opposing viewpoints series. It included different articles and opinions regarding how religion influences sexuality. Its authors come from a variety of backgrounds, religious and political. Some of the topics it discusses include homosexuality, Christian’s beliefs, sex in the 1960s, religious coalitions who are pro-choice, and many more. Each topic has two articles, one for and one against. It provides a fully rounded viewpoint of how religion affects sexuality, politically and personally. Also, because it gives two sides, it is a a mostly unbiased source. The book is easy to follow and well written. The importance of how religion affects sexuality in America is great and should not be overlooked when researching abortion and sexuality.
This book is part of an opposing viewpoints series. It included different articles and opinions regarding how religion influences sexuality. Its authors come from a variety of backgrounds, religious and political. Some of the topics it discusses include homosexuality, Christian’s beliefs, sex in the 1960s, religious coalitions who are pro-choice, and many more. Each topic has two articles, one for and one against. It provides a fully rounded viewpoint of how religion affects sexuality, politically and personally. Also, because it gives two sides, it is a a mostly unbiased source. The book is easy to follow and well written. The importance of how religion affects sexuality in America is great and should not be overlooked when researching abortion and sexuality.
Safe Abortion
World Health Organization. Safe Abortion. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 2003.
This book, published by the WHO, includes information on how women can receive safe abortions. It outlines the medical precautions that need to take place and the reform that needs to be done in many places in order for women to be healthy. Chapter two of the book especially discusses clinical care for women undergoing abortion. It outlines some of the procedures in an understandable way. It is a good source to measure the safety of the abortion procedure in the United States and around the world. This understanding of procedures and health would be helpful to anyone researching abortion and how it can be made safer around the world.
This book, published by the WHO, includes information on how women can receive safe abortions. It outlines the medical precautions that need to take place and the reform that needs to be done in many places in order for women to be healthy. Chapter two of the book especially discusses clinical care for women undergoing abortion. It outlines some of the procedures in an understandable way. It is a good source to measure the safety of the abortion procedure in the United States and around the world. This understanding of procedures and health would be helpful to anyone researching abortion and how it can be made safer around the world.
Abortion in the United States: A Reference Handbook
Dorothy, McBride E. Abortion in the United Sates: A Reference Handbook. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, 2008.
This reference handbook includes a diversity of information involving abortion in the United States. It covers both the pro-life movement as well as the pro-choice movement, both in the U.S. It has summaries of their ideologies and major moments in their history. It also includes legislation on abortion at both the state and national level. The book is well organized and easy to understand. It is part of a contemporary world issues series and has bibliographical references as well, so it provides sources for other research.
This reference handbook includes a diversity of information involving abortion in the United States. It covers both the pro-life movement as well as the pro-choice movement, both in the U.S. It has summaries of their ideologies and major moments in their history. It also includes legislation on abortion at both the state and national level. The book is well organized and easy to understand. It is part of a contemporary world issues series and has bibliographical references as well, so it provides sources for other research.
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