History But Fast episodes
Unveiling the History of Birth Control: Power and Population
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Explore the true origins of birth control beyond the narrative of sexual freedom.
Understand how it began as a tool for population control, economic influence, and power management, breaking through marketing myths.
Key Topics Include:
- Early birth control methods: herbal abortifacients, infanticide, exposure
- The shift from choice to resource control in ancient societies
- The impact of industrialization on fertility management
- The influence of early feminists, medical professionals, governments, and eugenics movements
- The targeting of women's bodies for fertility regulation
- The lasting effects on sex, marriage, dating, and societal responsibilities
This is a historical analysis, not a moral debate or culture-war discourse. Birth control has forever altered incentives, power structures, and social norms, challenging the notion that it's merely about freedom.
Discover the overlooked aspects of birth control history that often remain untold.
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