The campaign for birth control is not merely of eugenic value, but is practically identical with the final aims of eugenics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The birth control movement is described as having the same goals as eugenics.
- In plain terms
- Birth control and eugenics want the same things.
- What can you take from it?
- Reproductive rights activism is tied to eugenic objectives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the goals of birth control?
- How do movements overlap?
Another view
This equivalence may overlook differences in intent or methods within the movements.
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