After a surge of teen pregnancies during the recession and period of high unemployment, one using the sociological imagination would wonder if

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The increase in teen pregnancies during the recession and high unemployment is likely due to the fact that families lost health insurance. Without insurance, teens and their families may have lacked access to affordable birth control or reproductive healthcare, leading to unintentional pregnancies. This explanation takes into account the structural factors and societal context that contributed to this issue, rather than blaming individuals (such as teens or parents) for their actions or choices.

After a Surge of Teen Pregnancies During the Recession and Period