Dysgenics (Noun)
Meaning
The study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The concept of dysgenics raises concerns about the rise of genetic disorders in populations with low birth rates that only reproduce at an older age.
- Eugenics and dysgenics are two opposing forces at play in the complex dynamics of human reproduction and population trends.
- Some experts warn that advanced medical care and reproductive technologies may unintentionally contribute to dysgenics by allowing genetic defects to propagate.
- In their analysis, researchers identified correlations between certain social policies and increased rates of dysgenics in low-income communities.
- Critics argue that poorly designed social support systems can have dysgenic effects by inadvertently favoring the reproduction of genetic conditions over healthier traits.