HUMN 303 Women’s Reproductive Solutions in the 19th Century & Interpret Their Historical & Contemporary Impact

HUMN 303 Women’s Reproductive Solutions in the 19th Century & Interpret Their Historical & Contemporary Impac

Feminist Movement in the 19th Century

The 19th-century feminist movement gave rise to the Voluntary Motherhood campaign, advocating for women’s rights and emphasizing the importance of willing mothers. With limited access to regulated and safe birth control, abstinence was promoted as a means of family planning. Before this movement, women had little control over their bodies and were considered property within marriage. The feminist movement aimed to improve women’s status in society and redefine the ideal woman as moral and robust.

Effects of the Civil War’s

During