History of Science
Eugenics is a social and scientific movement that aims to improve the genetic quality of a human population through selective breeding and other genetic interventions. It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily influenced by evolutionary theory, which provided a biological framework for understanding heredity and variation among individuals. This movement sought to encourage reproduction among individuals deemed 'fit' while discouraging or preventing reproduction among those considered 'unfit', raising significant ethical concerns and societal implications.
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