ưu sinh học

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Eugenics: The study of or belief in the possibility of improving the qualities of the human species or a human population, especially by selective breeding or genetic control.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ưu sinh học từng là một chủ đề gây tranh cãi trong lịch sử. (Eugenics was once a controversial topic in history.)
  • Một số nhà khoa học cổ xúy cho ưu sinh học đã đưa ra những lý thuyết sai lầm. (Some scientists who advocated for eugenics put forth erroneous theories.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in academic, historical, and ethical discussions concerning genetics, population control, and human rights.
• It often carries a negative connotation due to its association with coercive state policies and violations of human dignity in the 20th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Thuyết ưu sinh (n): Eugenics (theory). This phrase is often used interchangeably with "ưu sinh học."
• Chính sách ưu sinh (n): Eugenics policy.

Synonyms

• Eugenics: The direct and most common English equivalent.

Related Concepts

• Di truyền học (n): Genetics. This is the broader, neutral scientific field from which eugenics historically emerged.
• Chọn lọc nhân tạo (n): Artificial selection. This is a related biological concept applied in agriculture and animal breeding.