First formulated by Francis Galton, who was a contemporary of Gregor Mendel in the 1 9th century, eugenics is the concept that a species can be “improved” by encouraging reproduction of only those organisms in that species that possess “desired” traits. This belief became popular in a number of countries during the early 20th century. Margaret Sanger, founder of America’s Planned Parenthood organization, referred to African Americans as “human weeds” and called for “more children from the fit, less from the unfit.” Based upon Charles Darwin’s written assertion that “the civilized races of man will almost certainly exterminate and replace the savage races,” a number of large genocides were committed by national governments.<\/p>\n
The science that seeks to improve future generations through the control of hereditary factors.<\/p>\n
The study of how to improve the human race by genetic selection.<\/p>\n
Study concerned with controlling the characteristics of future generations through selective breeding techniques.<\/p>\n
The science that is concerned with the improvement of the human race by means of the principles of genetics. It is mainly concerned with the detection and, where possible, the elimination of genetic disease in man.<\/p>\n
Efforts to control reproduction as a means of improving a race, either by eliminating traits which are thought undesirable (negative eugenics) or by enhancing the frequency of traits thought desirable (positive eugenics).<\/p>\n
The study and cultivation of conditions that may improve the human race, in particular the detection and elimination of genetic disease.<\/p>\n
The study of improving a population by selective breeding in the belief that desirable traits will become more common and undesirable traits will be eliminated. Thes practice may have some utility in controlled animal populations, but it is unethical in humans.<\/p>\n
Efforts to improve the human population by means of selective breeding or other genetic manipulation. In a general sense, the idea has been considered in many cultures, usually by elites, privileged classes, or social reformers. In the Western cultural tradition, the notion can be traced to Plato, who envisioned carefully controlled breeding as a means of building an ideal society.<\/p>\n
The term \u201ceugenics\u201d itself, however, was only coined in 1883 by English intellectual Francis galton and is generally used to designate such efforts from the late 19th century to the present. This period saw eugenics flourish in many countries, including the United States, Great Britain, France, and, most notoriously, Germany. In most cases it was promoted as an important new science, and proponents availed themselves of the latest developments in statistics, biology, psychology, and other academic disciplines to bolster their claims. Many key advocates had solid scientific credentials and pushed to have their ideas integrated into governmental policy.<\/p>\n
Eugenics is the scientific discipline focused on enhancing the human race and improving the quality of human life through the principles of genetics. In modern times, eugenics primarily involves the study and, where feasible, the eradication of genetic diseases.<\/p>\n
The study of enhancing the genetic traits of the human population.<\/p>\n
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