Ep 1. Better Baby Contests & the History of Eugenics

Yes, That Actually Happened!

English - February 23, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB - ★★★★ - 6 ratings
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Next Episode: Ep 2. Women in History Who Dressed Like and Pretended to Be Men

This week Erin and Jay dive into the oddity that is Better Baby Contests, competitions that were popular in the early 1900's. Find out how they came to be, their connection to eugenics, and the history of eugenics in the United States. For a full list of sources and further research follow us on Facebook or Buy Me a Coffee.

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