According to the Eugenics Laws Common in the United States

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to the eugenics laws common in the United States in the early 20^th century, on what grounds could someone be sterilized?

• A) They were a convicted criminal.
• B) They were "insane, idiotic, imbecilic, or mornonic."
• C) They were poor or homeless.
• D) They were blind or deaf.
• E) Any of the above

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Definitions:

Thwarted Belongingness

The feeling of not being accepted or belonging to a community or group, often linked to feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Hopelessness

A state of despair and pessimism about the future, often associated with depression and a lack of motivation or energy to pursue future goals.

Robert Burton

A scholar and cleric who wrote "The Anatomy of Melancholy," exploring the subject of depression in the early 17th century.

Anatomy Of Melancholy

A comprehensive exploration of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of melancholy and depression, traditionally referencing Robert Burton's 17th-century work.