Calm Down Mother | Topics for Further Study

Contraception is a topic that is discussed in the last section of Terry’s play Calm Down Mother. Research the history of contraception, explaining the various types of devices used over time as well as the general acceptance of these items. Remark on the reactions to these developments as viewed by women, men, religious organizations, government, and various ethnic groups.

Create a scene between two obviously disparate characters from Terry’s play, such as Sak, the naive sister in the last part of the play, and the young prostitute Inez. Focus on a particular issue...

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