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The Eugenics movement lasted between the early 1900s and 1970. During that time about 65,000 women and men were sterilized without their knowledge or consent.

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Eugenics is a social and scientific movement aimed at improving the genetic quality of a human population, often through selective breeding and sterilization. Originating in the late 19th century, it gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States and Europe, where it was associated with ideas of racial superiority and population control. The movement led to unethical practices, including forced sterilizations and discriminatory laws, and reached its most horrific expression during the Holocaust. By the mid-20th century, eugenics fell out of favor due to its association with human rights abuses and flawed scientific principles.


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Eugenics is a social and scientific movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, advocating for the improvement of human populations through selective breeding and genetic manipulation. It sought to promote desirable traits and reduce the occurrence of perceived undesirable traits, often leading to controversial and unethical practices, including forced sterilizations and racial discrimination. The movement has been widely discredited due to its association with human rights abuses, particularly during the Holocaust and in various sterilization campaigns. Today, eugenics is viewed critically, highlighting the importance of ethical considerations in genetics and public health.


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