Background Information
Many intersecting issues have led to more teens becoming pregnant in the United States than any other developed country. Use the following sources to learn more about teen pregnancy and the sociopolitical, gender, legal, and health issues surrounding it.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Encyclopedia of Public HealthCovers health-related issues, including teen pregnancy, family planning, and sex education.
- Encyclopedia of Sex and GenderAddresses issues of sex and gender at the personal and the social level. Includes background information about sex education and the debate surrounding it.
- Encyclopedia of Women's HealthProvides practical information, historical aspects, and future directions on a variety of women's health topics, including reproductive issues.
- Greenwood Encyclopedia of Love, Courtship and Sexuality through HistorySix-volume work covering sexuality and related topics from ancient times through the modern era. Includes historical information on adolescent sexuality, contraception, and sex education.
- Teen Rights and Freedoms: Birth ControlExamines a broad range of perceived or actual legal rights and freedoms that impact the lives of young American teens. This volume focuses on birth control and the use of contraceptive devices among women in the United States.