Virginity does not generate much dispute regarding its definition. Most will agree that virginity is the state of not having ever engaged in sexual intercourse. However, there are varying descriptions of what is considered human sexual intercourse. In the broadest sense, it can be defined as an instance wherein any corporal extremity penetrates a bodily orifice. Penetration … [Read more...] about Virginity Obsession and Sexual Ignorance Lead to Elective Abortion(s) in Vietnam
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Traditional Values: A Bittersweet Proliferator of HIV in Vietnam
Tu co chi kim, co nhan kha: Tai gia tong phu; Xuat gia tong phu; Phu tu tong tu. From ancient times, those of old have said: At home follow father; Marry follow husband; Husband die follow son. Women in Vietnam are traditionally expected to be obedient to the men in their lives, and their actions are likewise expected to be in agreement with and beneficial to these men. Women … [Read more...] about Traditional Values: A Bittersweet Proliferator of HIV in Vietnam
Stress: The Pro’s and Con’s
Summer has finally come to an end, and for most of us that means the start of school. But what happens when school starts? Well school life is full of homework, reading, deadlines, midterms, and finals. So where do we fit in the social life? Anywhere one would like; however, one must be alarm that fitting in time for a little social time may push back some course loads. As time … [Read more...] about Stress: The Pro’s and Con’s
Smoking & Khôi: A Parallel Story
Article written jointly by Phuong Vu and Brian Luong. Phuong Vu is a staff pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy in Sacramento, California. He plans on becoming involved in a medical mission to Vietnam in the near future. “Mind if I smoke?” asks Khôi to his girlfriend, who sits on the other side of the table in a Saigon cafe. Smoking condition in Vietnam is a serious public … [Read more...] about Smoking & Khôi: A Parallel Story
Traditional and Conventional Agriculture, an Economic Perspective
Before the dominance of conventional agriculture, food was grown using natural fertilizers and could be considered primarily organic; this method came to be known as traditional agriculture. Conventional agriculture, which involves techniques using certain non-organic fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and herbicides, gained a strong foothold due to the claim of higher crop … [Read more...] about Traditional and Conventional Agriculture, an Economic Perspective