Eugenic by Kitsune Otaku

Definiton

sunchufeng — 2024-09-20 04:17:14 UTC

The study of how to arrange reproduction within a human population to increase the occurrence of heritable characteristics regarded as desirable. Developed largely by Sir Francis Galton as a method of improving the human race.

History of Eugenics (Part 1)

sunchufeng — 2024-09-20 04:21:06 UTC

The idea of Eugenics range back to the days of Ancient and Medival times. For example, in Sparta, Greece, children would be inspected by elders and tested through trials to see if they are "fit to live" if they do not meet the requirements, they get thrown into a chasm.

History of Eugenics (Part 2)

sunchufeng — 2024-09-20 04:25:13 UTC

The actual term and "academic" studies are established in 1883, by the half cousin of Charls Darwin, Sir Francis Galton. He wanted to apply Darwin's theories to the human race, and believed that the desireable traits in humans were heriditary.

Why People Believe? (Pseudoscientific Influence)

feynmanng88 — 2024-09-20 04:27:00 UTC

Some individuals were influenced by pseudo-scientific theories that suggested genetic superiority or the potential to improve the human population through selective breeding. These flawed ideas led some to believe that eugenics could lead to a better society.

Why People Believe? (History)

feynmanng88 — 2024-09-20 04:27:43 UTC

During the early 20th century, eugenics gained popularity in some circles due to a combination of scientific advancements, social Darwinism, and the belief in progress through genetic manipulation. These factors contributed to the acceptance of eugenics as a legitimate field of study

Why People Believe? (Propaganda)

feynmanng88 — 2024-09-20 04:28:15 UTC

In some cases, propaganda and indoctrination by authoritarian regimes or organizations promoted eugenics as a means of societal improvement. Individuals may have been influenced or coerced into believing in eugenics due to state-sponsored campaigns or misinformation.

Why People Believe (Desire for Improvement)

feynmanng88 — 2024-09-20 04:28:50 UTC

History of Eugenics (Part 3)

sunchufeng — 2024-09-20 04:33:32 UTC

Eugenics took off in the 20th century, with many countries and many universities having it as an actual subject. There was even an international eugenics conference. While the most widely known case of the implementation of eugenics policies was Nazi Germany and their pograms which ultimatly lead to the Holocaust, a great number of countries, including the USA, UK, France, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Japan and Sweden. Of which what could be considered most horrific was the USA's policies, where it was implemented to such an extent that the Nazi Eugenics pogram was actually built upon what the USA had done. Only by the turn of the century did all of the Eugenics laws in the USA get repealed.