The mass of ignorant Negroes still breed carelessly and disastrously, so that the increase among Negroes, even more than the increase among whites, is from that portion of the population least intelligent and fit, and least able to rear their children properly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims that marginalized groups reproduce at higher rates while lacking intelligence and parenting skills.
- In plain terms
- Some people believe certain groups have too many children and cannot care for them well.
- What can you take from it?
- This reflects eugenic views on population control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do biased views on race and reproduction influence policy?
Another view
The quote relies on racist stereotypes and unfounded biological claims.
More from Margaret Sanger
More children from the fit, less from the unfit - that is the chief issue in birth control.
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Permalink to quote #37 Eugenic sterilization is an urgent need ... We must prevent multiplication of this bad stock.
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