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Eugenics-based policies

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AP Human Geography

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Eugenics-based policies refer to government or societal practices that aim to improve the genetic quality of a population by regulating reproduction and encouraging selective breeding. These policies are often based on the belief that certain traits should be promoted while others should be discouraged or eliminated.

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