The idea that the human race would be improved by better breeding is known as
A) authoritarianism.
B) eugenics.
C) forced sterilization.
D) the medicalization of prejudice.

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The idea that the human race would be improved by better breeding is known as eugenics. Eugenics was a popular concept in the late 19th and early 20th century, with proponents arguing that certain traits were desirable and could be selectively bred for. This led to policies of forced sterilization and other forms of discrimination against marginalized groups deemed inferior. Today, eugenics is widely rejected and considered unethical.

The Idea That the Human Race Would Be Improved by Better