Population Growth, Social Darwinism and Eugenics

1. What are the arguments made IN FAVOR of controlling populations through sterilization? (Why are governments doing it? WHO are they doing it to, and why?)
2. Assessing everything you’ve learned in this week’s required readings and videos – and the issues that come with population growth – do you think governments should attempt to control populations through sterilization? Why or why not?
3. If not, what is a better way for governments to deal with overpopulation issues?
4. Should governments try to control fertility and population growth at all? Is population growth really a problem for economic development?
5. What are your thoughts on the population growth debate?

Be sure to cite your arguments with facts, evidence, and examples from the readings and films and include a Work Cited!

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Eugenicist Movement in America: Victims Coming Forward