STD Vaccinations: 2009 Technology, 1982 Mentality
As most things done in America, this is interesting:
The article goes on to about the different rationales put forward for applying the vaccine to girls and then boys, and also the different stances various groups and individuals have. the most revealing bit of information is that
which is essentially how people in America have seen sexuality since, say, Family Ties was on the air.
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When a vaccine designed to protect girls against a sexually transmitted virus arrived three years ago, the debate centered on one question: Would the shots make young girls more likely to have sex?
Now the vaccine's maker is trying to get approval to sell the vaccine for boys, and the debate is focusing on something else entirely: Is it worth the money, and is it safe and effective enough?
"We are still more worried about the promiscuity of girls than the promiscuity of boys," said Susan M. Reverby, a professor of women's studies and medical history at Wellesley College. "There's still that double standard."
The article goes on to about the different rationales put forward for applying the vaccine to girls and then boys, and also the different stances various groups and individuals have. the most revealing bit of information is that
Groups that initially were critical when Gardasil was introduced for girls say they now want to make sure the decision is left up to parents.
which is essentially how people in America have seen sexuality since, say, Family Ties was on the air.
Don't believe me?
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