History+of+Eugenics

While eugenics were formally created in the late 19th century, in the ancient Greek City-state of Sparta, a process similar to eugenics was performed in newborns. When a baby was born, an elder would inspect him or her and would decide whether the baby is fit for the Spartan life. If the newborn was not fit, then he would be left and exposed to the elements to die. This form of infanticide was not only acceptable, but was required because of the warrior culture of the ancient Spartans. The Spartans were not the only ones to engage in such practices, as the Romans also prescribed the infanticide of deformed children.
 * Infanticide in Classical Civilizations,**


 * Social Darwinism in the late 19th century.**


 * Eugenics in the 20th century (Nazi Germany and USA),**


 * Current State of Eugenics**

-Igor

Sources: https://people.creighton.edu/~idc24708/Genes/Eugenics/History%20of%20Eugenics.htm http://www.prometheism.net/articles/ancient.htm