Eugenics Flashcards
How did Scientific racism come about
New areas of human studies (social sciences)
Studying customs, behaviors, societies
How was Scientific racism put into practice
Classified people according to
- skin color
- size of skull
- shape of lip & nose
- hair texture
What was the result of Scientific racism
The theory that humankind is made up of different races with differnt races
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Between race and mental ability
What were the different types of humans found in Scientific racism
Wild man American European Asiatic African
What was the impact of Scientific Racism
Racist view now based on science and applied in colonies
How was scientific racism applied in colonies
People were
- measured
- made casts of
- displayed
How did Social darwinism come about
Herbert Spencer applied Darwin’s theory to humans, as in the different races were in different stages of evolution
What was Charles Darwin’s theory
The theory of evolution in the animal world where they are continually evolving and changing together
Who did social Darwinism apply to
Physical disabilities (less intelligent/developed)
Working class people (less able)
Capitalism (successful business man more advanced)
Believed in difference of ability not opportunity
What did Social Darwinist believe in that justified colonialism
Hierarchy of race
Who developed Eugenics
Francis Galton
What did Galton believe about people
Eugenics
- Wrong to protect underprivileged and weak in society (Goes against evolution’s survival of the fittest)
- good genes should be supported
Which countries supported Eugenics by promoting health
Britain Sweden USA China India Brazil
How did countries promote health for eugenics
Diet Fresh air Exercise Sports grounds Swimming pool Healthy women encouraged to have children
What does Eugenics mean in greek
Good genes
