Quote by Margaret Sanger

Women of the working class, especially wage workers, should not have more than two children at most. The average working man can support no more and and the average working woman can take care of no more in decent fashion.

Women of the working class, especially wage workers, should

Summary

This quote suggests that women from the working class, specifically those who earn wages, should limit themselves to having a maximum of two children. It argues that the average working man cannot financially support a larger family, and the average working woman cannot adequately care for additional children in a decent manner. The statement addresses practical considerations such as financial stability and the ability to provide adequate care, emphasizing the need for realistic family planning within the working class.

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By Margaret Sanger

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