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Eugenics: A Distorted Science of Supremacy
Eugenics emerged as a fabricated scientific rationale driven by white supremacy, with its roots in the statistical findings of Francis Galton and the theories of Charles Darwin. Galton noted declining reproduction rates among white Europeans compared to other ethnicities, fearing potential dominance by these groups. In response, the concept of eugenics was invented to advocate for limiting the reproduction of certain populations to maintain perceived racial superiority. This notion laid the groundwork for horrific acts of extermination, as leaders like Hitler and Mao later cited Darwin's principles to justify their atrocities. While Darwin's theories touched on survival of the fittest, Galton focused on negative eugenics, promoting not just encouragement of certain races to reproduce but the elimination of those deemed 'unfit.' This intersection of race and science exposed a disturbing trend of racism masquerading as scientific inquiry, challenging the integrity of modern narratives surrounding reproductive rights and ethics.