Young adults and access contraceptives in America : the Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood

Abstract

In this thesis I will discuss the history of the Affordable Care Act that was passed by President Obama in 2010, the history of Planned Parenthood and its current usage, and what, if any, effects the two have had on the ability of young adults in America to access birth control. The issue of reproductive rights is one that is important to me, therefore my thesis advocates for the support of government-funded birth control and disagrees with President Trump's current attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act bill. I also talk about my personal experience at Planned Parenthood as an example of the positive impact the organization is making for college adult women.