Stopes, Marie (Marie Stopes)

Marie Stopes (1880-1958) was a British author and women's rights activist known for her pioneering work in reproductive health and family planning. She founded the first birth control clinic in the UK in 1921 and authored the influential book "Married Love," which discussed contraception and sexual relationships. Stopes advocated for women's rights to access information and services for controlling their reproductive choices. Her contributions significantly advanced the conversation around women's health and family planning, influencing policies and societal attitudes towards contraception in the 20th century and beyond.