1). Visit and explore https://www.plannedparenthood.org. Read the “Mission” statement and “History” of Planned Parenthood at https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/who-we-are

2.) Browse around the subject categories under “Learn” tab.

3.) Browse the services offered by Planned Parenthood under the “Get Care” tab.

4.) In a 2-3 page written response: Offer an explanation of what you learned about Planned Parenthood. Include in this summary general information about the organization and its history as well as the range of services offered. Consider the contributions of Planned Parenthood to society including but not limited to the website itself as a source of information for its patrons online and the services the organization offers. Be sure to answer these questions: How did Margaret Sanger and the Birth Control Movement address the social problems of the early 20th century? Does Planned Parenthood and its mission align with the values discussed in Margarat Sanger’s “Free Motherhood” reading? How are today’s social issues similar to or different from the social problems of the early 20th century? How does Planned Parenthood address social conditions of contemporary society? (Hint: you are strongly encouraged to consider issues of poverty, the “family economy/wage”, women’s health, public health and access, health insurance, etc. when discussing past and current social issues.)

Format: Your response should be double-spaced, 12 point font, times new roman, 1 inch margins. Use Chicago style citations. If you need help with Chicago style, see the cheat sheet or the MTSU James E Walker Writing Center.