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SYMHC Classics: Griswold v. Connecticut

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Challenges in Birth Control Access

This chapter examines the historical establishment of the American Birth Control League in Connecticut and the significant legal hurdles faced by contraceptive clinics. It highlights the intersection of the birth control movement with eugenics and illuminates the disparities experienced by marginalized communities under restrictive anti-contraception laws. Through pivotal Supreme Court cases, the narrative emphasizes the courage of advocates like Estelle Griswold in challenging these injustices.

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