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Woman and the New Race

Woman and the New Race

By: Margaret Sanger
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Margaret Sanger, a pioneering American sex educator and nurse, emerged as a leading advocate for birth control, famously facing imprisonment for importing illegal contraceptives into the United States. In Woman and the New Race, she passionately argues that controlling population size can liberate women from the constraints of involuntary motherhood and ultimately uplift society as a whole. Sangers work intricately weaves together the early fight for birth control with the labor and Eugenics movements, shedding light on a largely forgotten yet tumultuous chapter of American history. Join us as we explore Sangers powerful insights and the profound implications of her vision. (Summary by Becky)Copyright Science Stories Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences World
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  • 019 - The Goal

    019 - The Goal
    Mar 5 2026
    Margaret Sanger, a pioneering American sex educator and nurse, emerged as a leading advocate for birth control, famously facing imprisonment for importing illegal contraceptives into the United States. In Woman and the New Race, she passionately argues that controlling population size can liberate women from the constraints of involuntary motherhood and ultimately uplift society as a whole. Sangers work intricately weaves together the early fight for birth control with the labor and Eugenics movements, shedding light on a largely forgotten yet tumultuous chapter of American history. Join us as we explore Sangers powerful insights and the profound implications of her vision. (Summary by Becky)
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    10 mins
  • 018 - Progress We have Made

    018 - Progress We have Made
    Mar 5 2026
    Margaret Sanger, a pioneering American sex educator and nurse, emerged as a leading advocate for birth control, famously facing imprisonment for importing illegal contraceptives into the United States. In Woman and the New Race, she passionately argues that controlling population size can liberate women from the constraints of involuntary motherhood and ultimately uplift society as a whole. Sangers work intricately weaves together the early fight for birth control with the labor and Eugenics movements, shedding light on a largely forgotten yet tumultuous chapter of American history. Join us as we explore Sangers powerful insights and the profound implications of her vision. (Summary by Becky)
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    17 mins
  • 017 - Why Not Birth Control Clinics in America

    017 - Why Not Birth Control Clinics in America
    Mar 5 2026
    Margaret Sanger, a pioneering American sex educator and nurse, emerged as a leading advocate for birth control, famously facing imprisonment for importing illegal contraceptives into the United States. In Woman and the New Race, she passionately argues that controlling population size can liberate women from the constraints of involuntary motherhood and ultimately uplift society as a whole. Sangers work intricately weaves together the early fight for birth control with the labor and Eugenics movements, shedding light on a largely forgotten yet tumultuous chapter of American history. Join us as we explore Sangers powerful insights and the profound implications of her vision. (Summary by Becky)
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    11 mins
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