Women and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- 20 November 1992
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Women & Health
- Vol. 18 (4) , 1-15
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j013v18n04_01
Abstract
This paper presents a brief review of historical developments in women's health care. It describes the current campaign against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and assesses the camaign's success in light of its history and the reality of women's lives. The authors suggest that women are forced into a double-bind in which they are expected to take responsibility for the prevention of STDs although they may not have the ability to do so. Modifications are suggested which take into account gender-role socialization and social group norms.Keywords
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