I think that Jen Sorenson is trying to show that the proper prevention skills are not shown to teens and young women in terms of safe sex.She entitles this comic "Unplanned parenthood"(UP) for a reason; the main reason why women visit the real Planned Parenthood is because they are either already pregnant or already contracted some type of disease/infection.Most people don't "plan" on visiting this facility but rather have to resort to going there for help. I find parts of this comic really funny. The Rhythm cook book is especially funny because it mocks the Rhythm method of contraception. It shows you that if you use this method to prevent pregnancy you should anticipate having a big family.Another part of this comic which I find humerus is that UP offers coupons for prom dresses suggesting that teens are the ones that they are concerned with getting pregnant. (and if you go you even get a lollipop :))
I agree that it seems like Sorenson is mocking the Planned Parenthood idea. She is making it seem like the things they have there really aren't that helpful because most of the people that go there are already in some sort of unplanned situation. I think this comic is funny because its very relatable to the real planned parenthood clinic. It seems like things should be changed to be more effective.
Jen Sorenson is saying that planned parenthood is not always necessarily planned. In the above comic, Sorenson mocks the different types of contraception or other ideas such as teen pregnancy or unprotected sex. I think she is trying to get a point across to those who view her comic. I think she is trying to say that girls need t be more careful and it is not a joke. What I get from the comic is that these ideas need to be taken seriously. The comic is funny because it is similar to planned parenthood in so many ways it makes it humorous. I also agree that most of the people who go to planned parenthood are already in some type of unplanned situation, making unplanned parenthood the place to go. The viewers of this comic should become more aware of their surroundings and begin to take sexual activity more seriously. - Annamarie Ramirez
Thanks for your comments. Jen Sorensen is writing this strip right after the House wanted to de-fund Planned Parenthood. She's making fun of the elected officials who would like to de-fund it, as if to say, "would you prefer unplanned parenthood"?
She's also making fun of Pregnancy Crisis Centers, that make women think abortion and birth control are offered, but in fact, aren't. She's making fun of the extreme right by implying that they don't believe women and girls should plan their pregnancies. Extremely conservative organizations usually run these "pregnancy crisis centers."
What most people don't know is that most of the people who visit Planned Parenthood do so for birth control, gynecological exams, and other health care that is routine for women.
I think that Jen Sorenson is trying to show that the proper prevention skills are not shown to teens and young women in terms of safe sex.She entitles this comic "Unplanned parenthood"(UP) for a reason; the main reason why women visit the real Planned Parenthood is because they are either already pregnant or already contracted some type of disease/infection.Most people don't "plan" on visiting this facility but rather have to resort to going there for help. I find parts of this comic really funny. The Rhythm cook book is especially funny because it mocks the Rhythm method of contraception. It shows you that if you use this method to prevent pregnancy you should anticipate having a big family.Another part of this comic which I find humerus is that UP offers coupons for prom dresses suggesting that teens are the ones that they are concerned with getting pregnant. (and if you go you even get a lollipop :))
ReplyDeleteI agree that it seems like Sorenson is mocking the Planned Parenthood idea. She is making it seem like the things they have there really aren't that helpful because most of the people that go there are already in some sort of unplanned situation. I think this comic is funny because its very relatable to the real planned parenthood clinic. It seems like things should be changed to be more effective.
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ReplyDeleteJen Sorenson is saying that planned parenthood is not always necessarily planned. In the above comic, Sorenson mocks the different types of contraception or other ideas such as teen pregnancy or unprotected sex. I think she is trying to get a point across to those who view her comic. I think she is trying to say that girls need t be more careful and it is not a joke. What I get from the comic is that these ideas need to be taken seriously. The comic is funny because it is similar to planned parenthood in so many ways it makes it humorous. I also agree that most of the people who go to planned parenthood are already in some type of unplanned situation, making unplanned parenthood the place to go. The viewers of this comic should become more aware of their surroundings and begin to take sexual activity more seriously. - Annamarie Ramirez
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments. Jen Sorensen is writing this strip right after the House wanted to de-fund Planned Parenthood. She's making fun of the elected officials who would like to de-fund it, as if to say, "would you prefer unplanned parenthood"?
ReplyDeleteShe's also making fun of Pregnancy Crisis Centers, that make women think abortion and birth control are offered, but in fact, aren't. She's making fun of the extreme right by implying that they don't believe women and girls should plan their pregnancies. Extremely conservative organizations usually run these "pregnancy crisis centers."
What most people don't know is that most of the people who visit Planned Parenthood do so for birth control, gynecological exams, and other health care that is routine for women.
Sorensen is a supporter of Planned Parenthood.