Birth rate Quote by Margaret Sanger
“On the contrary, the most urgent problem today is how to limit and discourage the over-fertility of the mentally and physically defective.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Woman and the New Race, Margaret Sanger, 1920
Advocates limiting reproduction among those deemed unfit to improve societal health.
In simple terms: Control reproduction of the disabled.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical implications of reproductive policies.
Themes
ethics
population
eugenics
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
ethical
historical
When to use this quote
- public health policy
- bioethics debates
- legislation drafting
Key Concepts
reproductive rights
public health
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the moral limits of population control?
- How do we protect vulnerable groups?
A Different Perspective
Such views are widely condemned as discriminatory and unethical.
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