The Case for Birth Control: A Supplementary Brief and Statement of Facts

Name: The Case for Birth Control: A Supplementary Brief and Statement of Facts
Author: Margaret Sanger

By Margaret Sanger

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A supplemental legal brief compiles medical, social, and statistical evidence to argue that access to birth-control information promotes individual and public welfare. It traces the history and international practice of birth control, examines population and birth-rate data, and surveys infant and maternal mortality, diseases aggravated by pregnancy, and harmful avoidance methods such as unsafe abortions. Subsequent chapters analyze links between prostitution, mental deficiency, venereal and other transmissible diseases, pauperism and child labor, and present comparative national experiences and expert opinions. The volume closes with a concise glossary and a conclusion urging legal reconsideration based on the assembled facts.

About the Author

Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger (1879-1966) was an American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse, known for her pivotal role in the reproductive rights movement. She founded the American Birth Control League, which later became Planned Parenthood, and was a key advocate for women's access to contraception. Sanger's writings, including her autobiography and influential works such as "The Pivot of Civilization," explore the social and ethical implications of birth control. Her efforts significantly shaped public discourse on family planning and women's health, making her a controversial yet essential figure in the history of women's rights.