Birth control Quote by Margaret Sanger
““Woman must have her freedom, the fundamental freedom of choosing whether or not she will be a mother and how many children she will have. Regardless of what man’s attitude may be, that problem is hers — and before it can be his, it is hers alone. She goes through the vale of death alone, each time a babe is born. As it is the right neither of man nor the state to coerce her into this ordeal, so it is her right to decide whether she will endure it.””
About This Quote
Women must have the fundamental freedom to choose motherhood, independent of men's attitudes; this decision is solely theirs, even through the pain of childbirth.
In simple terms: Women alone decide on motherhood.
Key Takeaway
Support women's reproductive autonomy.
Themes
reproductive rights
gender equality
autonomy
Mood
advocacy
empathetic
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- healthcare policy
- personal decision‑making
- legal frameworks
Key Concepts
choice
bodily integrity
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent women from exercising this freedom?
- How can society support women's choices?
A Different Perspective
It may not address cultural or economic pressures influencing choices.
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