Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger (1879-1966) was an American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. She played a pivotal role in advancing women's reproductive rights by advocating for access to contraception. Sanger founded the American Birth Control League, which later became Planned Parenthood. She faced significant controversy and legal challenges due to her efforts to promote birth control information, particularly at a time when discussing reproductive health was taboo. Sanger believed that women should have control over their bodies and family planning, laying the groundwork for modern reproductive health movements and significantly influencing public health policy.