Breeding Quote by Margaret Sanger
“Eugenics, which had started long before my time, had once been defined as including free love and prevention of conception... Recently it had cropped up again in the form of selective breeding.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Woman and the New Race, 1920
Eugenics historically linked to ideas like free love and birth control, but its modern resurgence focuses on selective breeding.
In simple terms: Eugenics once mixed social ideas with genetics; now it's about selective breeding.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the ethical risks of genetic selection.
Themes
ethics
genetics
history
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- public health policy
- bioethics debates
- family planning
- scientific research
Key Concepts
eugenics
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect against abuse?
- How do cultural values shape genetic policies?
A Different Perspective
Modern genetics can be misused for discriminatory purposes.
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