What Was the Eugenics Movement? How Has That Movement Affected

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Essay

What was the eugenics movement? How has that movement affected modern criminological attitudes towards biocriminology?

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Definitions:

Fertility

The natural capability of giving life; in humans, it refers to the ability to reproduce.

Food Foragers

Individuals or groups who obtain food by collecting wild plants and hunting animals, rather than through agriculture or animal husbandry.

Paleolithic Prescription

An approach to health and diet that advocates for eating and exercising in ways that mimic the habits of our Paleolithic ancestors.

Melvin Konner

An anthropologist and author known for his work on the evolution of human behavior, child development, and the integration of biological and cultural perspectives in the study of humanity.