“The acceptability of birth control has always depended on a morality that separates sex from reproduction. In the nineteenth century, when the birth control movement began, such a separation was widely considered immoral. The eventual widespread public acceptance of birth control required a major reorientation of sexual values.” ValuesSexCenturyMovementAcceptanceBirthMoralityMajorsSeparationImmoralNineteenth CenturyReproductionBirth Control Book:The Moral Property of Women: A History of Birth Control Politics in America Source: The Moral Property of Women: A History of Birth Control Politics in America
“Shortly after the birth control pill was approved for public distribution, one woman wrote to John Rock, its inventor, "You should be afraid to meet your maker." Rock, despite being Catholic replied, "My dear Madam, in my faith, we are taught that the Lord is with us always. When my time comes, there will be no need for introductions."” NeedsShouldLordRocksTaughtBirthMoralityEthicsCatholicDearDespiteMy TimeMakersDistributionPillsIntroductionInventorApprovedOne WomanBirth ControlBirth Control Pills Author:Malcolm Gladwell