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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

  • historical analysis of birth control
  • eugenic advocacy
  • public health history

Putting it to work

  • research birth control history
  • analyze movement goals
  • critique eugenic links

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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