American Eugenics Society

The American Eugenics Society was an organization founded in the early 20th century that promoted the idea of improving human populations through selective breeding. Advocates believed they could enhance genetic qualities like intelligence and health, often using controversial and unethical methods. This movement gained traction in the United States, influencing policies on immigration, sterilization, and marriage laws. However, it lost credibility after World War II when its associations with Nazi ideology became evident. Today, eugenics is widely discredited, seen as a violation of human rights and ethics in genetics and public policy.