- Roberts, D. (1997). From Norplant to Contraceptive Vaccine: The New Frontier of Population Control. In Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty, pp.104-149. New York: Pantheon Books.
• What were some of the health implications for women on Norplant (including side effects, long-term usage effects, and additional risks posed by this type of contraceptive)?
• What are some of the fears/health effects associated with injectable and immunological contraceptives?
• Why did policy makers view Norplant as an ideal contraceptive for teenagers?
• How is this policy related to society’s conception of teenage pregnancy and/or adolescent sexuality?
• Do you view Medicaid coverage of Norplant as inherently problematic?
• Why or Why not?
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