Unit 9: Birth Control/ Abortion Flashcards

1
Q

Birth control and abortion are both concerned with ___________________ and also, who
will exercise that control.

A

control of reproductive processes

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2
Q

Women over history have had a variety of birth controlling methods, but _____________ has a short history – characterized by _______________.

A

modern birth control, going into the public realm

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3
Q

Where and when was ‘voluntary motherhood’ available?

A

US in the 19th century

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4
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After ‘voluntary motherhood’ became available, most states made abortion illegal. Why?

A

doctors wanted more control over abortion practices (pushing out alternative healers/midwives)

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5
Q

-In Canada, before ____, abortion under British law had been legal before ‘______’ or when the foetus begins to move.

A

1803, ‘quickening’

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6
Q

After 1803, what did the British legislation pass?

A

all abortion was illegal

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7
Q

In ____, the law changed again (changes in punishment of providing an abortion)-again similar to US, doctors wanted more control over these practices.

A

1837

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8
Q

When was the human ovum discovered?

A

The discovery of the human ovum was in 1832

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9
Q

What does Eugenics mean?

A

the belief and practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

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10
Q

Canada – (____) criminal code (Sec 179, later 207) where advertising, sale or disposal of contraceptives were punishable due to ____.

A

1892, obscenity

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11
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In 1929, what movement occurred and who was considered ‘Father of Birth Control’?

A
  • 1st Birth control movement (1929),

- Alvin Kauffman was the father of birth control

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12
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  • Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw opening a _________ in Hamilton in 1932.
A

birth control clinic

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13
Q

Birth control was operated (until 1969) under the ___________.

A

public good clause

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14
Q

-In a patrilineal society, what remains an issue that results in variety of controls of women.

A

male heredity

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15
Q

After 2nd WW (post war) western societies evolve…significant social change takes place. What is this change?

A

the acceptance of Birth Control in western societies

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16
Q

In 1955, Quebec began teaching natural birth controls, called ______.

A

Serena-method of choice.

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17
Q

When were Birth control pill available in larger urban centers in Canada?

A

1960

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18
Q

In the 1960’s, which women could not get birth control pills?

A

unmarried women because they could not have sex before marriage.

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19
Q

1969 Criminal code change in birth control/abortion laws. Before this, it was ______ to sell contraceptives.

20
Q

With contraceptives legalized, planned parenthood associations and Canadian Federation of Societies started because of what concern?

A

World over population

21
Q

Between 1954-1965, about how many illegal abortions in Canada were performed?

A

est. 50,000-100,000

22
Q

In 1962, who were the 2 important influences of abortion in Canada and the US?

A

Sherry Finkbine-US

Dr Henry Morgentaler-Canada

23
Q

In 1971, the federal government (Health and Welfare Canada) funded what?

A

Birth control education

24
Q

When did the funding for birth control education begin clawing back?

25
Canada’s Supreme Court strikes down federal law on abortion in _____ and says it it unconstitutional. Abortion battles still continue in and out of the political arena but what is reduced across the country?
1988 | -Abortion hospital services continue to be reduced across the country
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What are the 5 types of methods of birth control?
1. hormonal method 2. Barrier method 3. IUD method 4. Natural method 5. Emergency method
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What are the 3 types of hormonal method and what forms do they come in?
``` -Combined hormones ~pill coralcontraceptives ~patch (ortho Evra) ~rings (nuvaring) -Progesterone only ~Depo-Provera (injection) ~pills- orally -Implants ~Implanon, Nexplanon) ```
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Barrier methods include chemical, physical, and surgical methods. What are the 5 types of barrier methods?
-Diaphragm -Condom (female/male) -Spermicides ~Foams ~VCF (films) ~Sponge ~Gel -Cervical Cap-> fem cap -Surgical--> sterilization (Vasectomy, tubal ligation)
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What are the 2 types of IUDs?
- copper (Novat) | - Hormones (Mirena)
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What are the 6 types of Natural methods?
- Abstinence - withdrawl - Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) - Lactational Amenorrhea Methos - Outercourse - Alternative methods
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What is another name for the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)? What are its 4 methods?
Sympto-Thermal Methods - 4 types are: - rhythm method - natural family planning - basal method (BBT) - ovulation (mucos) method
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What does tracking your body do?
reduces PMS symtoms
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What are the 3 types of Emergency methods?
``` -Oral ~oval ~plan B---> ECP (emergency contraceptive pills) -IUD after sex -Abortions ```
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When did talking publically about birth control in Canada become ok?
late 1920's
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Why were societies concerned with giving married women contraceptives?
then they could stray from their husbands.
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What controlled women?
men and society
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After WW2, how were women's lives different?
they worked more and became more controlling over their own pregnancies.
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What was the reason that people could talk about birth control publicly?
The fact of over population--- positive for women
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What resulted from the baby boom?
- suburbia and the world has changed - next gen, women dont want as many babies - more work for women
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Why do young women want different lives then their mothers?
- more money - living in communes - controlling their own lives.
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How are most abortions funded?
Tax payers
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How many abortions happen every year in Canada?
105
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Which country has no laws about abortions?
Canada
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What percentage of all pregnancies unplanned in Canada?
40%
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Where are abortions preformed?
1/2 in hospitals | 1/2 in clinics