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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education and social inequality: gender and sexuality > teen pregnancy and education
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teen pregnancy and education  

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  • Teen pregnancy and its impact on educational opportunities and achievement of adolescents is an ongoing challenge faced both in the United States and internationally. Teens who become pregnant are at greater risk for health complications and face a host of challenges to remaining in school and achieving educational milestones. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Teen Pregnancy and Education]

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