Sir Francis Galton (1883) developed the concept of eugenics, advocated the encouragement, through the distribution of incentive, of “able” couples to reproduce to improve human heredity traits. To what extent, did you agreed with the concept of eugenics to be adopted in the modern world. Provide relevant example to support your

Sir Francis Galton (1883) developed the concept of eugenics, advocated the encouragement, through the distribution of incentive, of “able” couples to reproduce to improve human heredity traits. To what extent, did you agreed with the concept of eugenics to be adopted in the modern world. Provide relevant example to support your

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