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eugenisist


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who believes in or advocates for the improvement of the human population by controlled breeding to increase the occurrence of desirable heritable characteristics.

    - "The eugenicist believed that by controlling the breeding of the population, they could create a superior race."
    - "Eugenics was a popular belief in the early 20th century, and many eugenicists advocated for compulsory sterilization of those deemed 'unfit'."

Variants
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eugenicist , eugenicists
Etymology
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The term 'eugenics' comes from the Greek word 'eugenes,' meaning 'well-born.' The belief in eugenics gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.


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  1. The first known recorded use of the term 'eugenics' was in 1883 by Sir Francis Galton, who coined the term and advocated for the improvement of the human population through selective breeding.

  2. Many famous figures, including Winston Churchill and Alexander Graham Bell, were supporters of eugenics and advocated for its implementation.

  3. Eugenics was a popular belief in the early 20th century, and many countries, including the United States, implemented eugenic policies, such as compulsory sterilization of those deemed 'unfit'.


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  1. Euthanasia: Eugenics and euthanasia are related concepts, as both involve the deliberate manipulation of human life and death.

  2. Genetics: Eugenics is a field of study that is closely related to genetics, as it involves the study and manipulation of heritable traits.


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The concept of eugenics has been a subject of controversy and debate throughout history, with some arguing that it leads to discrimination and human rights violations. It has been explored in literature, such as Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World,' and in films like 'Gattaca.'

How to Memorize "eugenisist"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing a lab coat, holding a chart with various genetic traits and making decisions about breeding.
    - Imagine a population with certain desirable traits being encouraged to reproduce, while those with undesirable traits are discouraged.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'eugenics' with the idea of selective breeding and improving the human population.
    - Think of the term 'eugenics' as being related to genetics and the manipulation of heritable traits.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'BREED' to remember the meaning of eugenics: Better Reproductive Evolution through Eugenics and Demographics.


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