Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A pseudoscientific movement in the early twentieth century that promoted the idea of improving the human population by eliminating traits deemed inferior, often based on race and ability, leading to discriminatory policies and practices.
AP course connection
Topic 4.20: 4.20 Science, Medicine, and Technology in Black Communities