미국의 우생학(eugenics)과 섹슈얼리티(sexuality) 관리, 1870년대-1910년대

초록

The purpose of this article is to review the outlook that Eugenics in the US intervened the regeneration process of the human beings actively by management of sexuality ultimately in the 20th century, focusing on the correlations among deterioration theory which is the basic premise of Eugenics, concept of ‘race suicide,’and a series of social purity movement. To do so, we will take a look at the correlation between deterioration theory and Eugenics first and the process of perception positioning that biological quality management in the parent generation is important for the qualitative improvement of their offspring. Then, the logic that the removal of ‘racial poison’is required to prevent racial suicide will be reviewed focusing on the preventive Eugenics based on deterioration theory. Lastly, we will confirm the management of sexuality to prevent racial deterioration and racial suicide by a series of social purity movement. By doing this, this study will be to expand the analytical knowledge of Eugenics and also to provide the clues to understand the bio-political features of Eugenics.

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