![]() ![]() ![]() The spread of contraception fit perfectly, working to limit births of those of another race, those with mental and physical abilities, or those with lifestyles different than the “superior” group. To put it simply, the eugenics movement wanted to increase the births of the superior group and limit the births of the “other” group. They wanted to create a perfect, superior society: intelligent, rich, white people. Eugenics supporters believed that intelligence and personality were passed on to the next generation. ![]() Roberts explains the importance of the eugenics movement in the spread of contraceptives. The spread of contraceptives in the US sounds like a step in the right direction, but was it really? Dorothy Roberts unveils the underlying truth pertaining the spread of contraceptives in the United States. Note: It is important to highlight that when a superior group is formed, the “other” group must form as well, and it seems necessary to note the equivalent importance of the word “other”. ![]()
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