Levka on Nostr: #eugenics "It focuses on eliminating 'undesirable' individuals, singling out ...
#eugenics
"It focuses on eliminating 'undesirable' individuals, singling out unmarried mothers, people of color, the poor, and those with disabilities. In the United States, eugenics influenced much of the immigration and segregation policies in the 20th century. 'Moron' and other words like it — such as 'idiot' — were used to support racist, classist ideas and to advance white supremacy behind the mask of scientific advancement."
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/the-sinister-history-of-the-word-moron-explained
"It focuses on eliminating 'undesirable' individuals, singling out unmarried mothers, people of color, the poor, and those with disabilities. In the United States, eugenics influenced much of the immigration and segregation policies in the 20th century. 'Moron' and other words like it — such as 'idiot' — were used to support racist, classist ideas and to advance white supremacy behind the mask of scientific advancement."
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/the-sinister-history-of-the-word-moron-explained