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Jess Whatcott, "Menace to the Future: A Disability and Queer History of Carceral Eugenics" (Duke UP, 2024)

New Books in Psychology

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Confinement and Eugenics: A Historical Analysis

This chapter examines the interconnectedness of confinement, racialization, and eugenics, focusing on the marginalized experiences of disabled and queer individuals. It traces the evolution of disability institutions in the U.S. from therapeutic environments to overcrowded facilities, highlighting the implications of these changes. Additionally, it critiques the economic motivations behind eugenics and how institutional practices shaped labor dynamics during the progressive era.

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