As New York Times columnist Gail Collins points out, the introduction of oral contraceptives introduced a new era in which women started to get easy access--not just to birth control--but to better information on what works and why. Once women had more control over their fertility, they could decide if and how they would start a family, which made it easier for them to enter the workforce and have more economic choices and control over their lives. ... and the rest is history.
The FDA announced its intention to approve the pill on May 9, 1960--50 years ago today.
All these news stories about the pill, and a Smithsonian Institution exhibition--all celebrating the 50th anniversary of the invention of a drug that helped women not to become mothers. Or, least not to become mothers until we were good and ready.
We would be able to enjoy wanted--as opposed to unwanted--pregnancies. We'd be happier in this role of mother, and our children and families would be healthier and happier as a result.
Well, that's the idea.
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I'm all for the pill as long as woman remain barefoot.
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I bet you think that's funny - well, in your next life, I hope God laughs and gives you what you wish for.
to all women who have to deal with the many children of all ages for much of their lives: Respectfully I say, because it seems to me the point of life to make better choices each time one is given the opportunity:
Happy Mother's Day!
Be responsible and don't have children if you cannot afford them... emotionally or financially.
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