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eugenics.
beliefs, theories and practices aimed at changing the genetic characteristics of human populations in directions regarded as desirable
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How the gene became medicine, atrocity, and identity's mirror
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About eugenics
Eugenics is a largely discredited set of beliefs and practices that aim to improve the genetic quality of a human population. Historically, eugenicists have attempted to alter the frequency of various human phenotypes by inhibiting the fertility of those considered inferior, often through forced sterilization, or promoting that of those considered superior.
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