Margaret Sanger Empowerment

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Margaret Sanger once said, “Women must not accept; she must challenge. She must not be awed by that which has been built up around her; she must reverence that woman in her which struggles for expression.” A controversial figure in the 1920s, Margaret Sanger, had experienced many difficulties throughout her life that formed her revolutionary way of thinking. Very steadfast in her beliefs, Sanger continued giving lectures, writing articles, and organizing international conferences despite the antagonism she received from the church, organized medicine, and the press (Leinwald 185). Margaret Sanger was an influential and unrelenting force in the birth control movement, regardless of whether it was positive or negative, and her example, although…show more content…
Macho feminist Margaret Sanger, for example, was a very extreme birth control activist in the 1920s. She proposed that women could receive the same amount of pleasure, as a man would have from sexual intercourse, if the fear of getting pregnant were taken away with birth control as a solution. Those in the medical profession had their misgivings about birth control because not only might it be harmful to women’s health but it could also contradict the morals that women have set for themselves (Leinwald 186-187). Although there is nothing wrong with prioritizing one’s needs, it is definitely not right to rob someone of their fundamental right to life. Even though Margaret Sanger aimed to improve women’s health care, the end still does not justify her means. Women empowerment can either be beneficial or detrimental to society. When there is power over another, the abuse of persons or goods are encouraged, while personal power impels a reassessment of personal potential. Many women have experienced this abuse and through personal power, realize a change in the “self” is essential to the solution and take charge of their situation (Porter…show more content…
Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” (Lopez A5) It is evident that over the course of history, the plight of women has caused women of different circumstances and problems to be empowered and exert their full efforts to bring about necessary reforms and many times have they succeeded. With that said, women empowerment should be about more than just breaking the bounds of repression, but more than that, being truly free to be women who remain true to the authentic set of morals and standards they have set for themselves. It is important that women develop a sense of purpose within them and make use of their personal potential, not only for the benefit of themselves, but more importantly, for the betterment of society. That spark of purpose has to emerge and start with the self until it burns brighter to enlighten those around them; the potential of a woman has the power to be truly
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