Contraceptives: There’s A Discrepancy
Format
Oral Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Marcia Hernandez
Faculty Mentor Department
Sociology
Abstract/Artist Statement
Contraceptives: There’s A Discrepancy
According to the National Institutes of Health, female contraceptive options make up an extensive list that includes hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives in the form of pills, IUDs, shots, patches, implants, condoms, vaginal rings, and more. While for males contraceptive options are limited to condoms and vasectomy procedures.While the contraceptive market for males seems limited there are several male hormonal contraceptives that are pending research and approval for consumer use. Why is it that female hormonal birth control market continues to grow, while male hormonal contraceptive options are stalled? In the form of an oral presentation we aim to provide a holistic view on why the United States economic and political systems are hesitant in the advancement of male contraceptives. We approach this research from a feminist theoretical perspective to gain an understanding of the gender inequalities that exist, gendered family planning expectations and responsibilities, and medical research industry and financial incentives. Our research is guided by a literature review with research from social science databases. We focused our search on peer reviewed articles published from 2007 to 2017 in order to have more relevant information on this topic. We plan on using key terms such as; “birth control,” “contraceptives,” “economic interests,” “feminism,” “male dominance,” and related terms. Much of the literature argue that because there is a wider variety of birth control options for females, society has stressed that pregnancy prevention responsibility falls on them, not males.
Location
DeRosa University Center, Room 211
Start Date
28-4-2018 2:40 PM
End Date
28-4-2018 3:00 PM
Contraceptives: There’s A Discrepancy
DeRosa University Center, Room 211
Contraceptives: There’s A Discrepancy
According to the National Institutes of Health, female contraceptive options make up an extensive list that includes hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives in the form of pills, IUDs, shots, patches, implants, condoms, vaginal rings, and more. While for males contraceptive options are limited to condoms and vasectomy procedures.While the contraceptive market for males seems limited there are several male hormonal contraceptives that are pending research and approval for consumer use. Why is it that female hormonal birth control market continues to grow, while male hormonal contraceptive options are stalled? In the form of an oral presentation we aim to provide a holistic view on why the United States economic and political systems are hesitant in the advancement of male contraceptives. We approach this research from a feminist theoretical perspective to gain an understanding of the gender inequalities that exist, gendered family planning expectations and responsibilities, and medical research industry and financial incentives. Our research is guided by a literature review with research from social science databases. We focused our search on peer reviewed articles published from 2007 to 2017 in order to have more relevant information on this topic. We plan on using key terms such as; “birth control,” “contraceptives,” “economic interests,” “feminism,” “male dominance,” and related terms. Much of the literature argue that because there is a wider variety of birth control options for females, society has stressed that pregnancy prevention responsibility falls on them, not males.