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What Does a World Without Birth Control Look Like for Women?
From bodily autonomy to career opportunities, the absence of birth control would reshape the fabric of women’s existence in ways that would significantly hinder their freedoms and potential.
What Does a World Without Birth Control Look Like for Women?
Imagine a world where birth control does not exist.
This scenario, while seemingly far-fetched, provides a stark lens through which to examine the profound impact birth control has had on women’s lives and society as a whole. From bodily autonomy to career opportunities, the absence of birth control would reshape the fabric of women’s existence in ways that would significantly hinder their freedoms and potential.
Loss of Bodily Autonomy
The cornerstone of feminist advocacy is the right to bodily autonomy — the ability to make decisions about one’s own body without external coercion.
Birth control is a fundamental component of this autonomy. Without it, women would lose control over their reproductive choices, leading to unplanned pregnancies. This loss of control means that women would be…
