S5: Eugenics in Canada: Leilani Muir's fight for justice
The Secret Life of Canada
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The Origins and Rise of Eugenics
This chapter examines the origins of eugenics, its connection to Charles Darwin's work, and the rapid rise in popularity of the concept. It explores the two main forms of eugenics, positive and negative, and discusses how eugenics was seen as a scientific solution to social issues but ultimately fell apart due to its failure to consider factors like poverty.
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