I don't believe there is one woman within the confines of…
“I don't believe there is one woman within the confines of this state who does not believe in birth control. I never met one. That is, I never met one who thought that she should be kept in ignorance of contraceptive methods. Many I have met who valued the knowledge they possessed, but thought there were certain other classes who would be better kept in ignorance. The old would protect the young. The rich would keep the poor in ignorance. The good would keep their knowledge from the bad, the strong from the weak.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People often deny universal support for birth control, yet many believe knowledge should be restricted to certain groups.
In simple terms: Knowledge is often withheld to maintain power structures.
Key Takeaway
Challenge selective ignorance.
Themes
gender
education
power
social control
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- public health campaigns
- school curricula
- community workshops
- policy debates
Key Concepts
feminism
public health
information ethics
class dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides who gets knowledge?
- How does restricting information affect societal equity?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from entrenched interests can limit progress.