Meaning & use
eugenics
The now-discredited practice or theory of improving a population's genetic quality through controlled breeding.
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Eugenics was used to justify forced sterilization programs in several countries.
The rise and fall of eugenics is a cautionary tale taught in science ethics courses.
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Eugenics is a historical and ethical topic today, associated with human rights abuses rather than legitimate science.
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