The Pivot of Civilization

About “The Pivot of Civilization”

The book, first published in 1922 by Margaret Sanger, addressed the broader implications of birth control beyond its feminist and socialist origins, framing it as essential to the health and economic prosperity of humanity. Sanger argued that birth control was pivotal in addressing overpopulation and its consequences, such as poverty and disease, and sought to gain medical establishment support to overcome religious, legal, and moral barriers to contraceptive access.