What if You Went to Jail for Using Birth Control?

What would you do if you didn’t have access to modern birth control? In some cultures, birth control has been totally accepted. It’s used to prevent disease, women’s death in childbirth, and the huge psychological and social burden of having more children than you can care for. But in many cultures, religious and government leaders — always led by men — have prohibited the use of birth control. So today let’s look at the history of birth control in the United States. It’s a fascinating story, and also provides critical context for debates that are still going on today! – Video Chapters – 0:00 Introduction 1:48 Anthony Comstock 3:03 The Comstock Laws 3:00 The "West Cure" 5:19 Margaret Sanger 7:49 The Woman Rebel 8:55 Planned Parenthood 10:25 The Pill 11:26 Summary & Conclusion Sources: Ejaculate Responsibly by Gabrielle Blair https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexpe... https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexpe... https://www.theatlantic.com/family/ar... https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/20... Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos:    / @breakingdownpatriarchy   We made a video about the foundations of patriarchy — check it out:    • Where Did Patriarchy Come From?   About: Amy McPhie Allebest is a scholar, historian, writer, and independent podcast host. Allebest began the Breaking Down Patriarchy project during her master’s degree at Stanford University in 2020. Her studies there served as the catalyst for the project and podcast. In addition to the project, Allebest is best known for her viral 2016 Medium article titled “Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Would Do.” The Breaking Down Patriarchy project uses essential historical texts to better understand the origins of patriarchy and to deconstruct its unjust effects on our minds, relationships, and communities. The project envisions a world in which all human beings are able to flourish and reach their unique potential. We strive to include as many voices as possible, and our work is intersectional and inclusive. We are also firmly committed to the well-being of boys and men, and we enthusiastically and gratefully enlist the help of our non-female allies in creating an egalitarian world where everyone can thrive. Where To Find Us - Instagram:   / bdownpatriarchy   Tiktok:   / breakingdownpatriarchy   Facebook:   / breakingdownpatriarchy   Written by Amy McPhie Allebest Videographer and Editor: Ralph Blair