Eugenics in South Africa: How Racial Science Shaped Apartheid Policies
Eugenics shaped racial ideology in South Africa during Apartheid. It promoted white superiority over Black Africans. These ideas influenced colonial development policies, affecting healthcare and social measures. Scholar Saul Dubow emphasizes how eugenics became embedded in the historical context of South African society. The National Party implemented apartheid in 1948, institutionalizing these eugenic theories. The … Read more