SOSC 1350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Sexual Sterilization Act Of Alberta, Leilani Muir, Eugenics
17 Feb 2017
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Reproductive histories state regulate reproduction some citizens are required to produce while others are prevented. Eugenics coined by francis galton in 1883 breeding of humans (superior humans) --. Like making animals better but used on humans. Science proved social characteristics = genetics social darwinism. Application of survival of the fittest to humans linked to hierarchy of humans positive. Eugenics = high birthrate of desired groups negative eugenics = low birthrate of desired groups. Ex: alberta sexual sterilization act (1928-1872) over 2800 people sterilized without their consent (and often their knowledge) More women sterilized then men gender roles in society men are okay to be promiscuous while considered deviant for women act is sexist/racist/colonialist and ablest peak years. 50 + 60s sterilization of leilani muir. Birth control + abortion unregulated until 19th century part of a larger project for state control over women direct link between laws banning abortion + birth control linked to.
