Breeding Quote by Margaret Sanger
“The emergency problem of segregation and sterilization must be faced immediately. Every feeble-minded girl or woman of the hereditary type, especially of the moron class, should be segregated during the reproductive periodwe prefer the policy of immediate sterilization, of making sure that parenthood is absolutely prohibited to the feeble-minded.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Birth Control Advocacy, 1930s
Advocates forced sterilization of those deemed feeble-minded, reflecting eugenic ideology.
In simple terms: Calls for extreme reproductive control.
Key Takeaway
Reject harmful eugenic policies.
Themes
ethics
eugenics
human rights
Mood
critical
somber
Type
ethical
historical
When to use this quote
- genetics
- reproductive rights
Key Concepts
public health
social policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies target vulnerable groups?
- How to protect reproductive freedom?
A Different Perspective
Such policies violate autonomy and dignity.
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