Contraceptives Quote by Ruth Simmons
“It all started in India in the late 60s when I began helping my husband George, who was in the population field, evaluate the introduction of the intrauterine contraceptive device. At that time the IUD was considered to be the panacea for India's population problem. George's dissertation was focused on population and he became interested in the question of this new technology and how people were responding to it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Population Studies Conference, 1975
The passage recounts early research on the IUD in India, highlighting optimism about its potential to solve demographic challenges.
In simple terms: Early IUD research in India seemed like a cure for overpopulation.
Key Takeaway
Consider both benefits and limits of new technologies.
Themes
population
technology
health policy
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- government health programs
- NGO initiatives
- community education
Key Concepts
family planning
public health innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How did local communities react to the IUD?
- What ethical concerns arise with rapid tech adoption?
A Different Perspective
Optimism may overlook cultural resistance and side‑effects.
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