The Eugenical Society

The Eugenical Society, founded in the early 20th century, aimed to promote the idea of improving human genetic qualities through selective breeding, birth control, and other measures. It believed society could reduce disease, disability, and undesirable traits by encouraging reproduction among those with preferred traits. While initially focused on health and welfare, its ideas often aligned with eugenics—beliefs that certain traits were inherently superior or inferior. The society's work is now widely criticized for ethical issues, as eugenics has historically been linked to discrimination, coercion, and human rights violations.