Eugenics Pursuing the Betterment of Humanity Defining Eugenics Originally, the idea of eugenics, “well born”, was introduced in the 1880s by Sir Francis.
Kill or Cure. 1. Introduce eugenics as a prime example of ‘doctoring the nation’ between the 1880s and 1940s 2. Demonstrate that this went beyond.
The Progressive Era 1900 - 1920. Middle Class Movement Middle class emerged in late 1800s – product of industrialization Professionals, managers, “white.
Eugenics an effort to breed better human beings – by encouraging the reproduction of people with "good" genes and discouraging those with "bad" genes.
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Eugenics
Eugenics = “well-born” Francis Galton 1860s Genetic determinism. Concern about which heritable traits are spreading thru the human population. Policies.
