World War II
Eugenics is a social and scientific movement aimed at improving the genetic quality of a population through selective breeding and other interventions. This concept gained traction in the early 20th century, with advocates believing they could enhance desirable traits while reducing undesirable ones. In the context of the Axis powers, eugenics was used to justify horrific policies, including forced sterilizations and the extermination of those deemed 'unfit' or 'inferior.'
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