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Stopes was a vocal critic of the British government's handling of birth control and family planning, which she believed hindered the country's progress toward democracy. Her work, including her book \"Married Love,\" helped to popularize the concept of birth control and paved the way for future feminist and reproductive rights movements.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, Stopes' quote seems to suggest that a society's ability to protect and care for its children is a fundamental requirement for democracy. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced and counterintuitive truth: that the freedom and agency of individuals, particularly women, are not only essential to a healthy democracy but also to the well-being of children themselves. 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