Record #:

15634

Author(s):

Begos, Kevin

Abstract:

In the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of minorities were sterilized. In this era, a new interest in the sterilization of certain groups was renewed not only in the South but also in places like California. In many cases, the sterilization was not voluntary.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 22, June 2011, p7, 9, 11, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minorities--Social conditions; Sterilization; Eugenics

Record #:

15637

Author(s):

Begos, Kevin

Abstract:

Nationwide, bankers, ministers, journalists, and politicians rallied behind a second wave of forced sterilization after World War II. Begos examines the beginning of this movement in a three-part article on the reasoning behind the movement, the people affected, public relations and campaigns, and the issue of race.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 20, May 2011, p17-22, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sterilization; Eugenics

Record #:

27805

Author(s):

Begos, Kevin

Abstract:

This is the second story in a three-part series about the American eugenics movement after World War II. The series focuses on the wealthy benefactors and various supporters of eugenics. Supporters included ministers, bankers, journalists, and politicians. The way these individuals gained support for their ideas is also detailed along with the racial aspects of eugenics. Specifics on North Carolina’s eugenics movement is highlighted throughout, along with its effects.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 21, May 2011, p7-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Eugenics; North Carolina--History--Medicine; North Carolina--History