English Paper
Abby Loizzo
Professor Lake
English 102
April 23 2012 Stay Protected
Just how we wear helmets, use sunscreen, and carry umbrellas, we live in a society where we are comfortable knowing that there are plenty of procedures’ and percussions used to keep us safe and healthy. If we would not leave the house in the rain with out an umbrella or step into the sun without sunglasses, why do so many Americans participate in unprotected sex? At Arizona State University hundreds of students take part in sexual encounters without first taking the proper percussions. If students were more aware of the statistics, side effects, and consequences of unprotected sex, the amount of students that currently practice unsafe sex would significantly decrease. I am proposing that with education provided through ASU 101, dormitory living, and on-campus organizations students will learn and apply ways to practice safe sex while in college, which will cause a decrease in the STD and pregnancy rates among the university.
To fully understand the problem at hand, let’s take a look at some statistics. In many cases viewing statistics on a certain matter can be a frightening experience. To many, no shock would come from hearing that, “Eighty to ninety percent of college students are sexually active.” (Fleming 187) In society today, premarital sex, and college hook-ups have become part of the norm. Out of these sexually active students many participate in inconsistent condom use and have sexual encounters with multiple partners. After hearing that, is it surprising that “people under age 25 account for almost half of the 19 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are diagnosed each year”? (Fleming 187) In an article found in The Journal of American College Health, Michael Fleming analyzes the effects that come from college students participating in unprotected sex. Here at Arizona State University the students are no different then any other college campus. Students all
Professor Lake
English 102
April 23 2012 Stay Protected
Just how we wear helmets, use sunscreen, and carry umbrellas, we live in a society where we are comfortable knowing that there are plenty of procedures’ and percussions used to keep us safe and healthy. If we would not leave the house in the rain with out an umbrella or step into the sun without sunglasses, why do so many Americans participate in unprotected sex? At Arizona State University hundreds of students take part in sexual encounters without first taking the proper percussions. If students were more aware of the statistics, side effects, and consequences of unprotected sex, the amount of students that currently practice unsafe sex would significantly decrease. I am proposing that with education provided through ASU 101, dormitory living, and on-campus organizations students will learn and apply ways to practice safe sex while in college, which will cause a decrease in the STD and pregnancy rates among the university.
To fully understand the problem at hand, let’s take a look at some statistics. In many cases viewing statistics on a certain matter can be a frightening experience. To many, no shock would come from hearing that, “Eighty to ninety percent of college students are sexually active.” (Fleming 187) In society today, premarital sex, and college hook-ups have become part of the norm. Out of these sexually active students many participate in inconsistent condom use and have sexual encounters with multiple partners. After hearing that, is it surprising that “people under age 25 account for almost half of the 19 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are diagnosed each year”? (Fleming 187) In an article found in The Journal of American College Health, Michael Fleming analyzes the effects that come from college students participating in unprotected sex. Here at Arizona State University the students are no different then any other college campus. Students all
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