Methods and Objectives of Birth Control. A Relational Analysis of the Field of Medicine, Argentina (1930-1940)

Authors

  • Nadia Ledesma Prietto Conicet; Universidad de La Plata

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21678/apuntes.88.1290

Keywords:

Birth control- Medical Field- Contraceptive Methods- Abortion- Esterilization

Abstract

This paper analyzes the ideas and practices regarding birth control promoted by the field of medicine. Employing a relational and gender perspective, differences are found in approaches to contraceptive methods, abortion, and sterilization in Argentina from 1930 to 1940. In a context of demographic transition and the rise of eugenic ideas, voluntary birth control was a problem for the medical elite. In contrast, marginal positionings spread knowledge about access to sexual pleasure without worrying about reproduction.

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Published

2020-11-21

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 88 (2021): Apuntes 88

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Copyright (c) 2020 Nadia Florencia Ledesma Prietto

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How to Cite

Ledesma Prietto, N. (2020). Methods and Objectives of Birth Control. A Relational Analysis of the Field of Medicine, Argentina (1930-1940). Apuntes. Social Sciences Journal, 48(88). https://doi.org/10.21678/apuntes.88.1290