Sex matters, and so do RIGHTS.

[bosssio]

In response to this article http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2009/06/22/prime_numbers_sex_matters

I wrote the following

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Reading the article "Sex Matters" was an exercise in frustration. While I don't debate the lack of birth control (called "unmet need" in the reproductive health circles) has a strong impact on birth rates, the

Comments

[rivka]

Oh, well done. It drives me crazy when people talk about birth control and safe sex without acknowledging power imbalances in sexual and family decision making.

This was a letter to the editor? I really hope they print it. You might want to send a copy directly to the authors as well.

[sine]

*applause*
the original was an article? that took two people to write? i kept looking to see if i was missing something. i guess it doesn't take many words to be that dismissive.

good job.

[hfnuala]

Great letter!