No woman shall have the legal right to bear a child without a permit for parenthood.
Margaret SangerRead
No woman can call herself free who does not control her own body.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Freedom for women includes autonomy over their own bodies.
This quote by Margaret Sanger emphasizes the fundamental belief that true freedom for women is inseparable from their ability to make decisions about their own bodies. It advocates for bodily autonomy as a core element of women's rights, suggesting that without this control, women cannot be genuinely free, as their lives and choices are dictated by external forces rather than their own will.
Themes
FreedomBody ControlWomen'S RightsAutonomyEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's rights march, this quote can be shared to highlight the importance of bodily autonomy.
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