Family Limitation

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Family Limitation

by Margaret Sanger

EN·~24 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
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E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Sally Pursell,

24:26
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Description

In this straightforward guide, a pioneering advocate of reproductive health addresses the everyday concerns of women who want control over when—and if—they become mothers. Drawing on the latest medical advice of the early twentieth century, the text translates clinical recommendations into plain language, covering topics such as menstrual tracking, simple preventive measures, and the practical use of available contraceptive methods. The tone is candid and urgent, emphasizing that knowledge about family planning is a matter of personal dignity as well as economic survival.

The pamphlet also situates individual choice within a broader social context, arguing that limiting family size can help working families avoid poverty and reduce the strain on community resources. Readers are encouraged to share the information with friends and neighbors, creating a network of support that challenges prevailing taboos. Overall, the work offers a blend of medical instruction and modest political rallying, aimed at empowering women to make informed decisions about their bodies.

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Language

en

Duration

~24 minutes (23K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-03-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger

1879–1966

A nurse, writer, and organizer who helped bring birth control into public debate, she became one of the most influential and contested reformers of the 20th century. Her work changed laws, launched organizations, and still sparks discussion today.

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