Galton advocated what is called positive eugenics -- improving future generations by encouraging the "best" in society to have more children. ... Thus, selective breeding turned wild species into domesticated crops and livestock. ... The ethical, legal and moral issues of the project are far reaching. ...
The "English came to regard Irishmen as "savages" wild, untamable men" because they had deeply struggled to dominate Ireland. ... Edward Said, a professor from Columbia University, felt that European perceptions of Middle East had not changed for many years; they were portrayed as erotic, mysterious, and full of marvels, he called this Orientalism. ... They believed that, "the particular physical deformity of a given race is interpreted under the assumption that it signified a particular sin or moral shortcoming....
Culture has blinded us to believe our actions are moral and just. ... It's not a series of remedies for everyday life such as phone calls or the doorbell; it is a complete way of life stemming from attitude, demeanor, and social interaction. ... The deaf children would throw wild tantrums stemming from the shear frustration of not being able to communicate even the simplest ideas to their parents, like wanting a cookie, to be picked up, or even to tell their parents they love them (Spradley 81)....
The Democratic platform called for outright repeal of the 18th Amendment and promised a "new deal" in economic and social matters to bring about recovery from the depression. The Republicans did not call for outright repeal of the amendment. ... Films of the 30s were very "clean" compared to today due to the formation of a group in the early 30s called The National League of Decency and Hollywood. ... Swing was the biggest dance craze of the 30s, which featured wild, shaky movements9. ... Superman stood for everything that is good, and moral in American society. ...
