
The Case for Birth Control: A Supplementary Brief and Statement of Facts
By Margaret SangerLength10h 8m
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In "The Case for Birth Control: A Supplementary Brief and Statement of Facts," Margaret Sanger presents a compelling argument for the necessity of birth control as a fundamental human right. Drawing on both scientific data and anecdotal evidence, Sanger employs a persuasive yet accessible literary style that underscores the social, economic, and health implications of reproductive choice. The work is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, a time of rigid societal norms and limited women's rights, making her arguments revolutionary and poignant in context. Through a systematic analysis, Sanger dismantles prevailing misconceptions about contraception while advocating for women's autonomy over their bodies and futures. Margaret Sanger, a pioneering figure in the birth control movement, was influenced by her early experiences witnessing the hardships faced by women due to unplanned pregnancies. Her dedication to public health and women's rights was solidified by her activism and journalism, which aimed to educate the public on reproductive issues. Sanger's commitment to social reform and her understanding of the pressing need for accessible contraception shaped her writings, making them both authoritative and personal. This essential text is highly recommended for readers interested in women's studies, public health, or the history of social reform. Sanger's articulate defense of birth control not only enriches our understanding of past struggles for reproductive rights but also resonates with ongoing debates about personal agency and health care access today.
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GenrePsychology
Length10 hrs 8 mins
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Publish dateMay 29, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY: CHAPTER I THE CASE FOR BIRTH CONTROL
2CHAPTER II. ORIGIN AND PRACTICE OF BIRTH CONTROL IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES
3FEDERATION UNIVERSELLE DE LA REGENERATION HUMAINE (Federation of Neo-Malthusian Leagues).
4PRACTICAL METHODS OF FAMILY LIMITATION
5A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENT IN HOLLAND
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6THE DUTCH NEO-MALTHUSIAN (BIRTH CONTROL) LEAGUE REPORT FOR 1914
7RESULTS OF BIRTH CONTROL TEACHING IN HOLLAND
8VITAL STATISTICS OF CHIEF DUTCH TOWNS
9GERMANY
10FRANCE: BIRTH AND DEATH RATE IN FRANCE
11UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
12WELL KNOWN WOMEN WHO ENDORSE BIRTH CONTROL
13NOTED PHYSICIANS WHO ENDORSE BIRTH CONTROL
14NOTED WRITERS AND TEACHERS WHO ENDORSE BIRTH CONTROL
15NOTED MINISTERS WHO ENDORSE BIRTH CONTROL
16PROMINENT RESIDENTS OF CHICAGO, ILL., WHO ENDORSE BIRTH CONTROL
17CHAPTER III POPULATION AND BIRTH RATE
18BIRTH CONTROL
19FROM “THE EMPIRE AND THE BIRTH-RATE”
20VARIATIONS OF POPULATION, BIRTH-RATE, &c., IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE
21OTHER COUNTRIES
22CONCLUSION
23DIAGRAMS OF INTERNATIONAL VITAL STATISTICS
24VARIOUS COUNTRIES 1901–05.
25VARIOUS COUNTRIES. CRUDE & CORRECTED DEATH-RATES.
26LONDON 1905–1909.
27PARIS 1906.
28UNITED KINGDOM. Growth of Population.
29UNITED KINGDOM. Birth and Death Rates.
30GERMAN EMPIRE. Growth of Population.
31GERMAN EMPIRE. Birth and Death Rates.
32FRANCE POPULATION.
33FRANCE. BIRTH & DEATH RATES.
34VARIOUS DISEASES.
35FRANCE. BIRTH & DEATH RATES.
36ENGLAND & WALES. BIRTHS & DEATHS. MARRIAGE, FERTILITY, & ILLEGITIMACY. VARIOUS DISEASES.
37THE NETHERLANDS.
38NORWAY.
39SWEDEN.
40DENMARK.
41BELGIUM.
42ITALY.
43SPAIN.
44COUNTRIES WITH NEARLY STATIONARY BIRTH-RATE
45COUNTRIES WITH RISING BIRTH-RATES
46BRITISH COLONIES
47BERLIN.
48BERLIN.
49EUROPE.
50WESTERN EUROPE.