Debate on birth control. Margaret Sanger and Winter Russell

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sanger, Margaret, 1879-1966

Contributor:

Russell, Winter

Series:

Little blue book, no. 208

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Debate on Birth Control" by Margaret Sanger and Winter Russell is a discussion publication written in the early 20th century. This work presents a debate between Margaret Sanger, a prominent advocate for birth control, and Winter Russell, who opposes it. The central topic revolves around the moral, social, and health implications of birth control in society, reflecting a critical issue of that era, as the conversation about reproductive rights was emerging in public discourse. The debate showcases two opposing views on the significance and impact of birth control. Sanger argues that access to birth control is essential for women's health, allowing them to control their reproductive choices and improve their socio-economic conditions. She highlights the consequences of unplanned pregnancies and the burdens faced by impoverished families. Conversely, Russell articulates his belief in the moral and social responsibilities associated with childbearing. He suggests that large families, while burdensome, are essential for the vitality of society, warning against what he calls "race suicide" due to declining birth rates. Their exchanges delve into statistics, personal anecdotes, and broader societal implications, making the work a crucial piece of early feminist literature and a historical snapshot of the birth control movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-03-19