The Application of Eugenics in Estonia 1918-1940

Ken Kalling

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The Application of Eugenics in Estonia 1918-1940

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Pages:: 49–82

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789401209762_005

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From the 19th century onwards, the biologisation of social discourse concerning Estonian nation-building was prompted by the supposed threat of degeneration and demographic concerns. The Estonian eugenicists constituted mainly a pro-natalist movement which stood behind several prominent activities aimed at the improvement of demographic situation. The eugenic movement was strong: in 1924 a eugenics society was founded. Eugenics was well perceived by the authoritarian political system in Estonia – the latter, besides attempting to biologise the national concept through the term of national entity, was aiming towards a corporate system of state-building, and fostered applied eugenics.

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Baltic Eugenics

Bio-Politics, Race and Nation in Interwar Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 1918-1940

Series: On the Boundary of Two Worlds, Volume: 35

E-Book ISBN:: 9789401209762

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 01 Jan 2013

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