Eugenic
adjective
Related to or developing from the belief of improving the qualities of human species or human population by selective breeding or genetic manipulation.
The concept of a eugenic society was popular in the early 20th century.
Often appears as...
- eugenic policies
- eugenic practices
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Disapproving
Technical
adjective
Related to or developing from the belief of improving the qualities of human species or human population by selective breeding or genetic manipulation.
The concept of a eugenic society was popular in the early 20th century.
Often appears as...
- eugenic policies
- eugenic practices
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Eugenic is often seen negatively due to its association with unethical practices to control human populations.
Eugenic philosophies were discredited after World War II.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical usage of eugenic is crucial, as it was once widely accepted but now is controversial.
Early 20th-century eugenic advocacy influenced many national policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Eugenic is a technical term most common in biology and ethics discussions, not everyday conversation.
The biologist explained the eugenic theory in her lecture.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Eugenic is often seen negatively due to its association with unethical practices to control human populations.
Eugenic philosophies were discredited after World War II.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical usage of eugenic is crucial, as it was once widely accepted but now is controversial.
Early 20th-century eugenic advocacy influenced many national policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Eugenic is a technical term most common in biology and ethics discussions, not everyday conversation.
The biologist explained the eugenic theory in her lecture.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Eugenic is often seen negatively due to its association with unethical practices to control human populations.
Eugenic philosophies were discredited after World War II.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Understanding the historical usage of eugenic is crucial, as it was once widely accepted but now is controversial.
Early 20th-century eugenic advocacy influenced many national policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Eugenic is a technical term most common in biology and ethics discussions, not everyday conversation.
The biologist explained the eugenic theory in her lecture.
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Racism thrives on...
about the supposed racial genetic differences. Racism has been endemic for centuries. The Nazis, of course, were very keen to promote the racist lie. But also, in the United States, there were eugenic experiments and eugenic laws.
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The movement that...
Outside their extreme brutality, however, Nazi eugenic policies reflected similar standards across the globe. Throughout the mid-20th century, many countries enacted eugenics policies, and governments in Sweden, Canada, and Japan
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Racism thrives on...
about the supposed racial genetic differences. Racism has been endemic for centuries. The Nazis, of course, were very keen to promote the racist lie. But also, in the United States, there were eugenic experiments and eugenic laws.
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The movement that...
Outside their extreme brutality, however, Nazi eugenic policies reflected similar standards across the globe. Throughout the mid-20th century, many countries enacted eugenics policies, and governments in Sweden, Canada, and Japan
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Havelock Ellis
British Psychologist
Socialism also brings us up against the hard rock of eugenic fact which, if we neglect it, will dash our most beautiful social construction to fragments.
Quote examples
Havelock Ellis
British Psychologist
Socialism also brings us up against the hard rock of eugenic fact which, if we neglect it, will dash our most beautiful social construction to fragments.
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