Eugenics Refers to

question 17

Multiple Choice

Eugenics refers to

• A) The process of genetic transmission
• B) Selective breeding for the good of the species
• C) Indiscriminate genocide
• D) The inheritance of acquired characteristics

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Definitions:

Social Differentiation

The process by which society categorizes individuals into different groups based on characteristics such as economic status, profession, age, or race.

Modernization

Modernization refers to the process of transformation from traditional or pre-industrial societies to modern societies characterized by industrialization, urbanization, and cultural change.

U.S. Census

A nationwide survey conducted every ten years in the United States to count the population and collect demographic information, which influences political representation and federal funding distribution.

Welfare System

Governmental programs designed to support the wellbeing of the citizenry through financial assistance, healthcare, and social services.