Anti-Vax America: Soft Eugenics
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Eugenics and Anti-Vaccination Narratives
This chapter explores the intricate connections between eugenics and anti-vaccination beliefs, highlighting how some eugenicists view vaccinations as detrimental to natural selection. It contrasts 'hard' and 'soft' eugenics while addressing the resurgence of eugenic ideologies in modern health discourse, especially regarding marginalized communities. The discussion culminates in examining contemporary attitudes that prioritize personal health choices over public health interventions, revealing an unsettling continuity of eugenic thought.
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