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The Origins of the Anti- Contraception and Anti- Abortion Movements in the US
38:37 - 42:34 (03:57)
The origins of the anti-contraception and anti-abortion movements in the US can be traced back to right-wing millionaires who created anti-family planning organizations. These reactionary movements grew out of the organization, Zero Population Growth, and were supported by poor countries run by dictators at the time.
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The practice of forced sterilization was widespread in many poor countries, such as India, due to gender and power inequalities, as well as authoritarian governments.
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The practice of forced sterilization was widespread in many poor countries, such as India, due to gender and power inequalities, as well as authoritarian governments. The US was complicit in this practice by not intervening or taking any action to prevent it.
ChapterThe Origins of the Anti- Contraception and Anti- Abortion Movements in the US
EpisodeThe Population Bomb
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The far-right movement was born from a reactionary movement within the zero population growth movement.
40:20 - 42:34 (02:14)
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The far-right movement was born from a reactionary movement within the zero population growth movement. Right-wing millionaires like the owner of the Dixie Cup company were instrumental in the movement's growth.