A proposal on the Analysis on the Views of Women’s Reproductive Health in the 19th Century and Interpretation of its Historical and Contemporary Impact
Analysis on the Views of Women’s Reproductive Health in the 19th Century and Interpretation of its Historical and Contemporary Impact
Background and Rationale
The issue of women’s reproductive health has been a contentious issue for a long time dating back to the early 19th century when it was first made public. However, major steps and changes have taken place between then and now due to legislation, women’s rights campaigns and the works of certain individuals like Margret Sanger. In the millennium development goals, the point of improved maternal health has been used for the other top and prioritized issues to be tackled. Therefore, this points the importance of women's reproductive health and the rights that are associated with their specifics in the global health agenda. However, this was not the case back then, as great opposition and the passing of anti-abortion laws that suppressed women’s rights met advocates of abortion in the 19th century. During this particular period, feminists were also much against the use of contraceptives. However, this has changed, as contraception has been accepted in almost all societies today.
Have historically anti-abortion issues that were presented by women rights movements in the 19th century been addressed in today’s society?
What is the effect of family planning technology on women’s reproductive health in today’s society as compared to 19th century’s ideology?
Has women empowerment from the 19th century had an impact on today’s state of women’s reproduction rights?
Are religion and societal norms still obstacles to women’s reproductive rights?
Why did the 19th-century feminists hold onto their opposition to contraception and what changed?
Theoretical Framework/ Methodology
The project will seek to show how reproductive health among women in the world over has critically changed. Religious beliefs and norms that were still held by societies were the main reasons people in the 19th century opposed abortion and the development of contraceptives. They viewed these as opposing the normal procedure of life.
The use of birth control techniques as a method of family planning has also been equally repulsed by critiques, who consider ancient beliefs that are due to custom-based norms and religious reservations. Therefore, the project will aim at providing statistical approaches towards making it a successful venture in the development of women’s reproductive health. Women in historical times used their gender and roles as mothers to pass their grievances and check the dominance of man. The project will outline a blueprint process towards which it can be achieved. The matter of gender equality and empowerment of women in the society has led to a considerable change in the pattern of women’s reproductive health since the 19th century (Rosenfield 131). Initially, women had no voice and thus were misrepresented. Therefore, having a say in their health development has been beneficial. It is fair to say that women’s reproductive health rights have done more good to society considering the status quo in the 19th century and comparing it with the current situation.
Methods
The project will seek to provide statistical and proven strategies that have been implemented for proper development in women’s reproductive health to be achieved in the modern society while referring to 19th-century situations on women's rights. Information on the patterns and progress of the different sections will also be used to project the possible outcomes of the methods that have been used. The methods of data collection in aid of achieving the project objectives will include the use of questionnaire system to get information directly from the affected. Contacting health centers in particular places will also be used to acquire accurate information. The skills required include the hiring of interpretation experts and travel agencies, who will be of much help in getting into far-flung and remote areas. Finances for transport and accommodation costs while in the field will also be required. People conducting the field exercise will also be trained especially on women reproduction and relation skills.
References
Rosenfield, A. (1993). Women’s Reproductive Health. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 169(1) 128-133
