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Margaret Sanger

Woman must have her freedom, the fundamental freedom of choosing whether or not she will be a mother and how many children she will have. Regardless of what man's attitude may be, that problem is hers - and before it can be his, it is hers alone.

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Margaret Sanger emphasizes that a woman’s right to decide about motherhood is a basic personal freedom that belongs solely to her. She argues that even if men have opinions on the matter, the decision and responsibility rest with the woman first and foremost.

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