Chapter
The Dark History of Eugenics and Disgenics
09:03 - 14:16 (05:12)
The practice of eugenics and disgenics involved the selective breeding and sterilization of certain groups of people, with the aim of improving the human population. This harmful practice impacted marginalized communities and reinforced racial and social hierarchies.
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The idea of social physics and the concept of the "average man" were popularized by Adolphe Quetelet in the 19th century.
09:03 - 11:19 (02:15)
Summary
The idea of social physics and the concept of the "average man" were popularized by Adolphe Quetelet in the 19th century. Quetelet believed that everyone should aspire to the average and that there should be more homogeneity in society.
ChapterThe Dark History of Eugenics and Disgenics
EpisodeThe Body Mass Index
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The podcast discusses the difference between eugenics and disgenics, and sheds light on how eugenics was used as a tool of forced sterilization among underprivileged groups such as people of color and immigrants, as well as people with disabilities and sex workers.
11:19 - 14:16 (02:57)
Summary
The podcast discusses the difference between eugenics and disgenics, and sheds light on how eugenics was used as a tool of forced sterilization among underprivileged groups such as people of color and immigrants, as well as people with disabilities and sex workers.