Adoption Quote by Havelock Ellis
“The second great channel through which the impulse towards the control of procreation for the elevation of the race is entering into practical life is by the general adoption, by the educated—of methods for the prevention of conception except when conception is deliberately desired.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The New Sexual Knowledge" by Havelock Ellis, 1915
Educated individuals should adopt birth control methods, limiting procreation to intentional cases.
In simple terms: Use contraception responsibly.
Key Takeaway
Promote informed family planning.
Themes
sexual health
education
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
ethical
informative
When to use this quote
- family planning
- public health policy
- sex education
Key Concepts
population control
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education shift attitudes?
- What barriers exist to responsible contraception?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance may impede adoption.
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