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The Pivot of Civilization

By Margaret Sanger
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The author argues that birth control is essential to address the social and public-health problems caused by uncontrolled and compulsory motherhood, linking high infant mortality, poverty, and maternal hardship to lack of reproductive choice. Drawing on case studies and reports, the work critiques charitable responses that perpetuate harmful reproduction, examines heredity and the social concern about those deemed unfit, and frames contraception as both a moral and scientific tool. It outlines educational, medical, and organizational remedies to reduce suffering, improve public welfare, and expand women's autonomy, and concludes with proposed principles and aims for a birth-control movement.

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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.

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