Chapter

The History of Eugenics and Birth Control
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1:10:32 - 1:16:39 (06:07)

Misconceptions and cultural biases continue to cloud the historical significance of birth control and eugenics. Addressing and recognizing the complex and often racist origins of these movements is necessary for progress and reform.

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This podcast episode discusses the concept of whiteness and how it was defined during the late 1800s to early 1900s, stating that only 11 people were considered truly white and how poverty affected this definition.
1:10:32 - 1:11:15 (00:42)
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Whiteness
Summary

This podcast episode discusses the concept of whiteness and how it was defined during the late 1800s to early 1900s, stating that only 11 people were considered truly white and how poverty affected this definition.

Chapter
The History of Eugenics and Birth Control
Episode
Part One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Pearl and John explore the history and dark origins of eugenics, the belief that humans can be selectively bred for superior traits, and how it continues to influence policies and ideas today.
1:11:15 - 1:13:09 (01:54)
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Eugenics
Summary

Pearl and John explore the history and dark origins of eugenics, the belief that humans can be selectively bred for superior traits, and how it continues to influence policies and ideas today.

Chapter
The History of Eugenics and Birth Control
Episode
Part One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
This episode discusses how social movements throughout history have had complicated and problematic pasts that must be acknowledged and corrected in order to move forward.
1:13:09 - 1:16:39 (03:29)
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Social Movements
Summary

This episode discusses how social movements throughout history have had complicated and problematic pasts that must be acknowledged and corrected in order to move forward.

Chapter
The History of Eugenics and Birth Control
Episode
Part One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
Podcast
Behind the Bastards