Abortion Quote by Adolf Hitler
“I'll put an end to the idea that a woman's body belongs to her... Nazi ideals demand that the practice of abortion shall be exterminated with a strong hand.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nazi Policy on Abortion, 1939
Hitler claimed that women’s bodies should be controlled by the state, demanding strict anti‑abortion laws to align with Nazi ideology.
In simple terms: State controls women’s bodies.
Key Takeaway
Reject authoritarian control of reproductive rights.
Themes
politics
women’s rights
authoritarianism
Mood
warning
historical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- human rights advocacy
- public health policy
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Nazi ideology
state control
reproductive policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we protect reproductive autonomy today?
- What lessons can we learn from past abuses?
A Different Perspective
Historical context is specific to a regime.
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