1. The Downside of Teaching Abstinence
Pledgers have rates of sexually transmitted diseases similar to other teens, and are less likely to use contraception in the event that they do engage in sexual intercourse.... Many of the programs promoting abstinent behaviors, also seem to preach, subconsciously, about stereotypes. ... When giving the information to the students, the instructor makes it seem like this stereotype applies to every man or woman no matter what. Although, in reality, this stereotype is forcing young minds into gender roles, which they had not previously considered. ... I was given false information about abortion...
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